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With the british caravan industry struggling, why don't the government start a scheme like they have done for cars?

Brian

'Because it's not struggling... More and more people are buying caravans than ever before! '

Quite a few firms have shut down and most of the others have laid workers off.  Also one of ( if not the ) biggest retailers in the country is in administration.    There is a boom in static holidays.

Brian

Good point well made Gary.

Dave.

'Swift have up'ed production to cope, their stock yard is empty! straight off the production line straight to dealers.'

Its picking up this year but swift group reduced their workforce by 365 in 2008.  It was 1000 strong at the start of the year.  It might be why they are struggling to meet new demand and their yards are empty.

Brian

'Why on earth should the tax payer be expected to fund someone's leisure activities...?'

Nobody would want this, but on the other hand it is a shame to lose industries simply because the mismanagement of banks has caused a global recession.  As has been proved down the years once they have gone they seldom get re-established.

Brian

Quote: Originally posted by Kabbes on 14/6/2009

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Nowt wrong with my 21yr old Eriba tho, it will last for another 20yrs!

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'So if I mismanage my Credit Card should I also be bailed out...?'

Should money be used to help car sales during a recession or should farmers have subsidies all the time?  If there is going to be a total capitalist sink or swim situation then a lot of small business grants could be scrapped and we could get rid of a lot of quangos and development agencies. 

I don't think the scrappage scheme for cars was a good idea  in the first place.  A tougher MOT would have the same effect.

Brian

Quote: Originally posted by ashwellgirl on 14/6/2009

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That's a good idea but aren't they going to "scrap" the idea anyway because they are running out of money for it?

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