The IAAF respond to the Autumn Budget 

Statement from Mark Field, Chief Executive of IAAF in response to the Autumn Budget 

IAAF Chief Executive, Mark Field, has claimed the Autumn Budget “does nothing to support” businesses in the automotive aftermarket.

In a statement, the Federation leader criticised the actions taken by the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, lamenting that the aftermarket was viewed as an “afterthought” and challenged the “short-term thinking” by successive governments to provide £4 billion worth of grants to sell unwanted or unaffordable EVs.

Mark continued: “Even more remarkable is this government’s plan to charge the ones that do, with a pay per mile tax on EVs. This will further reduce EV adoption.

“Instead of dumbing down EV adoption by subsidising the price of cars, we should be supporting businesses and programmes that deliver on the sensible notion that a technology neutral approach to future mobility is the best way to ensure effective consumer choice and affordable motoring.”