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2nd April 1965, Page 50
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Page 50, 2nd April 1965 — CONSIDERABLE confusion has arisen
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• -■ because when Customs and Excise announced that Form 29C was no longer required for vehicles temporarily exported (The Commercial Motor last week) they did not make known that a new form179B—would be required from April 1 for all vehicles returning to the UK. Form 179B is simpler than 29C, and as such has been welcomed by operators, but some international hauliers were this week critical of the fact that they (like the RHA and TRTA) only learned of the new form on Tuesday, March 30, and then only through the good offices of Transport Ferry Service.

A customs official admitted the oversight to The Commercial Motor this week, but said forms were available at all ports and were obtainable from AA and RAC, and in bulk from The Secretary, Customs and Excise Department, Kings Beam House, Mark Lane, London EC3.

When it was pointed out that the new form needed the signature of the vehicle owner and a witness, the Customs spokesman said the form was experimental and that it would be in order for authorized drivers to sign on behalf of owners. Form 179B can be completed before leaving the UK or on re-entry.