The Vehicle Industry Policy and European Regulation (VIPER) Group is a Whitehall and UK industry stakeholder network of experts, focused on the automotive sector, that provides a joined up approach to the Government's policy and regulation formulation in the UK and the EU; VIPER is a one stop policy shop that gives industry greater opportunities to inform and influence policy and regulatory outcomes. VIPER delivers:
An early warning mechanism on emerging policy and regulatory ideas, particularly those emanating from Brussels.
An up to date list of the top twenty key policy and regulatory issues currently bearing on the sector.
Collaborative working between Government Departments, whilst engaging with industry, for the development of policy and regulations.
A network of identifiable policy makers across Whitehall who are clearly visible to all stakeholders, particularly industry.
Performance monitoring of the effectiveness of the policy formulation process by regular satisfaction type surveys of the stakeholders.
Early input of industry views on the impacts of policy and regulatory proposals; providing alternatives to regulation wherever possible.
Ensuring proportionate and appropriate implementation of policy and regulations.
Providing stakeholders, particularly industry, with a clear understanding of the rationale underpinning UK policy positions.
Catalysing the creation of other cross cutting fora in which key policy and regulatory issues can be taken forward in more detail.
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