Record offences dismissed
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• Six charges against East Riding Sack Co. Ltd., alleging failure to cause drivers to keep records, six charges of permitting drivers to work more than 11 hours in 24 and four of permitting drivers to have less than 10 consecutive hours' rest in 24, were dismissed by Pocklington magistrates' last week.
One of the company's drivers was fined £3 for failing to have 10 hours' rest and £2 for failing to keep records.
Mr. K. Richardson, general manager, said that since one minor conviction in 1947 the firm had taken particular care to see that proper records were kept. Notices drawing attention to drivers' legal requirements were displayed in the canteen and logbooks were regularly checked.
Mr. Grills, representing the firm, said when drivers commenced employment the regulations were pointed out. If there was wilful default on the employee's part, said Mr. Grills, then the employer could not be said to be permitting an offence.