I've been a member of the IMI since 1974 and to be honest, I often wonder why.
The magazine has improved of late, but doesn't really reflect the motor trade as it really is, more as they imagine it is.
There is much emphasis put on 'Continuing Professional Development' This appears to be a largely paper based exercise for folk with lots of time on their hands.
As for the Government, well words fail me.
I spent some time with my MP, explaining the drawbacks of the MoT 4-2-2 scheme a few years back. He listened and did follow it up. However he appeared to have very little knowledge of the real world away from Westminster.
Politicians being briefed by the IMI, don't hold your breath for a good result.