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At the budget in March, the Chancellor of the Exchequer agreed that boaters can continue to use red diesel with the customary declarations on tax split. The Treasury held a consultation at the end of 2020, and NABO responded as we reported in the October NN. We are delighted that the Treasury have listened to us. NABO has been campaigning on this for more than 20 years! Our persistence has paid off at last.NABO Home
Safety alert on Beko, Flavel and Leisure gas cookers
The BSS has made an announcement supporting Beko, in its on-going campaign to find and fix dangerous older models of Beko, Flavel and Leisure gas cookers that can produce potentially fatal levels of carbon monoxide, if used incorrectly with the grill door closed. Beko and BSS are asking everybody for help to try and find the remaining cookers.
Further information is here
NABO News Chairman's Column June 2014
False Alarms and Lock Gate Heresy
Chairman Mike Rodd considers a mixed bag before venturing off onto the ‘loveliest canal in the country’.
MS Queen Victoria in Liverpool
The Cunard liner MS Queen Victoria is in Liverpool tonight, Friday 30th May, to celebrate the maiden voyage of the earlier Cunard liner the RMS Aquitania, 31st May 1914. The picture shows her lying alonside the ferry terminal with the Mersey Ferry in the fore.
She sails for Ireland and Southampton tomorrow afternoon.
More here:
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/ms-queen-victoria-cunard-cruise-7196169
In May 2015, all three Cunard 'Queens' will visit Liverpool at the same time.
Your Roving Reporter
NABO publishes legal information
The National Association of Boat Owners (NABO) has for many years been concerned over some of the ways in which British Waterways (and latterly the Canal and River Trust – CRT) have interpreted the Acts of Parliament that govern the canal system.
NABO has in the past – and again recently – obtained advice from both Counsel and its own legal advisor on the relevant Acts of Parliament. We made British Waterways aware of our opinion that it had exceeded its powers – but to little effect. Earlier this year we brought these concerns to the attention of CRT Chief Executive Officer Richard Parry, and we have subsequently had meetings with both him and Jackie Lewis (Head of Legal Affairs), in which we shared with them the legal opinions we had received. Further dialogue is ongoing and, although it is clear that areas of disagreement remain, the discussions continue to be very constructive.
NABO has decided to publish the legal opinion it has obtained as a supplement to this month’s NABO News, together with our comments and CRT’s response. This material is also available on our website at www.nabo.org.uk and can be viewed on this link below.
Link to NABO legal supplement.
NABO believes that with the increasing public discussions regarding enforcement, charges for overstaying, and the introduction of rules such as ‘no return within x days’ it is appropriate that our members and the wider boating public are made aware of the legal position as we understand it. We intend to remain a ‘critical friend’ of CRT, and to be proactive in our dialogue.
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Important note:
The legal supplement provided by NABO contains general information based on English law and, although we try to ensure that the content is accurate and up-to-date, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to its accuracy or completeness and therefore the information and views expressed should not be relied upon. Readers should always seek appropriate legal advice before taking, or refraining from taking, any action. The contents of the supplement should not be construed as legal or other professional advice.
To the extent permitted by law, NABO disclaim liability for any loss (however caused) arising directly or indirectly from reliance on the information in this supplement.