The Hoveringham View
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Now part or the Hoveringham Group, Asham Quarry Ltd. have informed a visiting RHA member that they will conform to the rates policy of the Road Construction Co. Ltd. who have offered an unacceptable five per cent rise but who are, it is believed by the committee. open to representation. An increase Offered by John Wainwright and Co. Ltd. is not considered adequate by operators whilst an increase of 74per cent authorized by Bradgate Quarries Ltd. (in conjunction with certain Fringe benefits such as the availability or fuel at the bulk price) is temporarily acceptable.
Attended by members of the technical and local Press, the meeting was 'unexpectedly " well conducted ", Mr. J. F. Cox. the RHA Western area secretary, commented.. Evidence was given during the open debate that followed Mr. Cox's appraisal of the situation that satisfactory _rates had been independently negotiated by a number of groups, hut whether or not the rates were in accord