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Public relations slimmed down

29th May 1982, Page 16
29th May 1982
Page 16
Page 16, 29th May 1982 — Public relations slimmed down
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

HOWEVER, THERE ARE some who would think it odd that, at a time when road haulage urgently needs constant favourable publicity in support of heavier lorries, the RHA's public relations effort should seem to be weakening.

John Ockenden, the influential head of communications, who used to command a small public relations staff, is leaving and on June 1 becomes senior information officer of what he describes a super-quango, the Council for Small Industries in Rural Areas. Who, given the chance, would not desert Fulham for Salisbury?

Derek Witcher, an ever-helpful executive officer who has turned his hand to most things in RHA head office and had some journalistic experience in Africa years ago, is nominated public relations officer. The public relations department now reverts to its original slim form.