Fuel will still be an issue in transport

Cleaning firms can welcome the new Transport Secretary but should not expect to head his priorities, according to Steve Clarke, general manager of The Fuelcard People.

'Patrick McLoughlin might want to help,' said Clarke, 'but he simply can not place road transport at the very top of his agenda.

'First, he has to tackle the problem of Heathrow versus Boris Island, or find another option. Even if he solves that, his next job will be sorting out issues with the railways, rather than trying to help commercial road users.' The former Chief Whip will also be handling the problems of the £32 billion high-speed London-Birmingham rail link.

'Finally,' says Clarke, 'that leaves the road transport sector, including contract cleaners alongside all the other van and truck users.

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