Policy
Consultations shaping automotive skills
Our consultations set out the IMI’s formal responses to government calls for evidence and consultation exercises.
They reflect employer insight, professional expertise and workforce data, ensuring automotive skills, standards and safety considerations are represented in decision‑making processes.
Low Pay Commission Consultation
IMI evidence shows that pay competitiveness, rising labour costs, apprenticeship affordability, and skills shortages are closely linked.
eVED Consultation Response
The IMI supports the introduction of Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) as part of the long-term move towards a more sustainable motoring tax system.
Supercharging the EV Transition
The IMI welcomes the opportunity to submit evidence to the Transport Committee’s inquiry into Supercharging the Electric Vehicle Transition.
Mandating Vehicle Safety Technologies
The IMI strongly supports the Department’s proposal to mandate the GSR2-equivalent suite of safety technologies under the GB type approval scheme. Closer alignment with the EU framework is sensible for industry, simplifies type approval for manufacturers and, most importantly, raises the safety floor for vehicles entering UK service.
Introducing mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers
The IMI supports the principle of mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers and welcomes the move away from self declaration. However, we urge the Department for Transport to recognise that an eyesight test only addresses one side of the road safety equation.
Parental Leave and Pay Review
The IMI welcomes the opportunity to submit evidence to the Government’s Parental Leave and Pay Review. We focus on how current entitlements impact workforce retention, progression and skills sustainability across the automotive sector, particularly in supporting greater participation and long-term career development.
16–19 Level 1 English and Maths Qualifications Consultation
The IMI welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Department for Education’s consultation on the introduction of new Level 1 English and maths qualifications for 16–19 learners.
Introducing a Minimum Learning Period for Learner Drivers Consultation
The IMI supports the principle of a structured minimum learning period, with a mandated syllabus and a record of supervised hours.
SOC2020 Revision Consultation Response
The IMI submitted a response to the ONS SOC2020 consultation to ensure that automotive occupations are appropriately recognised.
Improving moped and motorcycle training, testing and licensing
The IMI supports the direction of travel set out by the DVSA. Our caution is reserved for proposals that could compress competence routes.
Modernising the Agency Work Regulatory Framework Consultation
Our response highlights that flexible labour must be underpinned by clear, consistent and robust standards of competence, transparency and worker protection.