why was the cowshed allowed?

enfield_freddy

just spotted this old PDF https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/225767/1205-independent-appeals-service.pdf




at what point in the government did they alter the law or rules to allow a separate company to "play"


the original setup was put out to tender , how come a second mob turn up uninvited to the party?


was the government legislation "legally" changed to allow this lot in?

bazster

What legislation?

enfield_freddy

dunno , summot to do with the setting up of the POFA , and a recognised ATA ,


I,m asking coz I don,t know

bazster

There is no legislation regarding PoPLA, none.

enfield_freddy

so any tom !!!!!! and harry can apply , be good for 6 mths , then cause pain?


oh sorry , they have

ric3vic

The Toms and Harrys did not apply. Only the....

bazster

enfield_freddy wrote: »

so any tom !!!!!! and harry can apply , be good for 6 mths , then cause pain?


oh sorry , they have

Exactly. The DVLA has a document entitled "Required Standards for Accredited Trade Associations", but it's not legislation, it's just something the DVLA knocked up. And if you point out to the DVLA that neither the Bullsh|t Purveyors' Association nor the Red Cow Yard Gang comes remotely close to meeting the required standards the Orwellian response is "the required standards are not required, they are merely guidance".

And if you FOI the DVLA regarding the process the Red Cow Yard Gang went through to become accredited you will discover it consists of this:

- copy the Bullsh|t Purveyors' Association Code of Practice and tweak it just enough to avoid breach of copyright

- send it to the DVLA

- exchange a few desultory emails with the DVLA

- congratulations, you are now an Accredited Trade Association!

HO87

Oh, and there was a meeting. A very serious meeting. Much like the old Monty Python sketch it went something like this:

DVLA Wonk: This is an application for you to join the very exclusive ATA club is it?
IPC Wallah: Yes, absolutely
DVLA Wonk: We have very exacting standards you know. We don't let any old Tom, !!!!!! or Harry in.
IPC Wallah: I understand that, that's why we have simply followed the BPA lead and jazzed it up a bit. Will that do?
DVLA Wonk: I find it all very satisfactory but I do have just one other question the answer to which will determine the whole deal. Will you abide by our rules?
IPC Wallah: Er, Yes. Alright, yes.
DVLA Wonk: Good, well you're in then. We'll have to pop along to Knutsford periodically so we can get our mileage claims up but we'll give you plenty of warning and let you know how many there will be of us for lunch.
IPC Wallah: Quat'Saisons?
DVLA Wonk: That'll do nicely.