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ditions relating to picking-up points and vehicle allowances on excursions and tours from Holywell, Crosville, M. Wakley and Son, Ltd., Messrs. W. G. Richardson and Sons and Mr. E. 11. Phillips objected.
In his report to the Minister, the inspector, Mr. A. N. C. Shelley, 'observed that it had been the practice of football stipporters' clubs to hire coaches from Crosville at an inclusive charge. The clubs let seats, and were free to make a profit from doing so.
" As Mr. Whitehead [for Messrs. Lloyd] pointed out. , . .," commented Mr. Shelley, ," this is essentially a contract-carriage service: The appellant's argument is that the Crosville company (and, by inference, -the Licensing Authorit0 are on the horns of a. dilemma,
Either this service is restricted to members of the supporters' club, when nothing can be said against its legality, but it is not available to meet the -demands of the general public, or it is thrown open to the public at large, in which ease it ought to have a licence as
for a public excursion." •