Don't know if one one else here has seen it yet - but the latest edition of "Practical Classics" has two articles in it - one of which is of more relevance than the other here.
First off the Gov't want to change the MOT rules such that classic and historical vehicles come under the heading of "Customised" - this,they say, will have a big financial impact on those who own such vehicles and that do need an MOT.
Of more import is the plans for road pricing - these have not been dropped despite the media reports and are continuing to progress with rates of up to £1.50/mile being quoted for peak rate travel. Motoring organizations inc. the FBHVC are pressing for a "revenue neutral" introduction - i.e. the dropping of all road and fuel tax whist the owner has to pay a one-off for the black box. ALL vehicles, irrespective of category and use, will have to have the box fitted (how it's going to work on a 24v, 6v or +ve earth system when it's only being designed for 12v -ve earth is going to be interesting too..) and, again the organizations are pressing for some give-away for vehicles that are currently tax exempt.
Needless to say Messrs Blair, Brown and their related cronies are none to keen on any of these proposals......
Don't know if Classic Military Vehicles or any other related publication has picked up on this yet - but Practical Classics is urging readers to start hammering their MP's now to ensure the organizations proposals aren't swept under the carpet.