Enthusiasm for Training Declines
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A DECLINE in enrolments and class 1—t attendances is recorded in the third annual report of the National Joint Standing Committee on Road Transport Education. One of the reasons, it states, is the operation of the National Service Acts, which interferes with the lives of the younger persons in the industry, and undoubtedly affects their outlook, particularly in relation to taking up classes.
This falling-off is shown in the Scheme A examinations, where only 259 papers were worked in 1948, compared with 120, 251 and 575 respectively in the three preceding years.
Mr Ronald Cox, of St. Helens Cor,poration, gamed first-class certificates in eight subjects and a second-class certificate in the ninth, to win the "Transport World" prizes for Class 1 and 11, the "World's Carriers" prize for Class III, and the "Bus and Coach prize.
In the Scheme B examinations, the "Bus and Coach" prize of £5 5s. for the highest marks for the road transport diploma was won by Mi. W J. Burrtess, of Messrs. George J. Lofts, The examiners' reports on the 1948 Scheme B examinations show that some good papers were presented in the "Opera
a32 tion " section, but the standard was not so good in "Economics," and in "Accounts and Statistics."
Mr. C. F. King, honorary secretary, is unable to continue in this capacity because of his increasing business responsibilities, and his resignation becomes effective from June 1. He will continue on the committee as representative of the Institute of Transport.
TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT FOR GERMANY?
GERMANY should eventually prove N-Jan important market for transport vehicles and equipment, as it will be long before sufficient vehicles to cover requirements can be produced there.
One of our British readers who is at present in Germany engaged in operating a large transport fleet is so confident of the opportunities that he wishes to serve there as resident representative and engineer for appropriate manufacturers. He has a wide knowledge of the country, knows the transport requirements, and would be able to keep in close contact with the trade. He also has connections with the joint Import-Export Agency.
He believes that there would be a good reception for battery-electrics, passenger vehicles and steam wagons. Letters addressed "German Sales," care of the Editor, will be forwarded.