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"Sketchy Organization" for Tours
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MEWCOMERS using misleading titles
1 which were calculated to attract the public should not be entrusted with excursion licences, Mr. H. Backhouse submitted to the North Western Traffic Commissioners, last week. On behalf of Smith's Tours (Wigan), Ltd., he was opposing an application by R. E. Goodwin and W. Radcliffe, trading as ContinentalCamping Clubs, • Stockport, for a new 14-day Continental tour to the French Riviera. The North Western Road Car Co., Ltd., and British Railways also objected.
Mr. J. Booth, for the applicants, said they were asking for a novel tour with a wide appeal, which would extend Continental holidays to many more people. It was proposed to leave Stockport fortnightly, and the first night would be spent in camp at Dover. Nice would be reached on the fourth day after nights in camp at Chalons-sur-Marne and Lyons. Seven nights would be spent at Nice, where it was proposed to rent a beach.
Mr. R. E. Goodwin, in evidence, said he and his partner had given up a greengrocery business and bought a 29-seat coach with this venture in mind. The vehicle had not yet been used.
Intending passengers paid 5s. to join the club, which entitled them to additional facilities in camps abroad. There were extensive camping facilities in France, and many were excellent, providing tents. chalets, and flatlets in chateaux for accommodation. The proposed inclusive charge was £34.
Replying to Mr. Backhouse, he said the club had no committee or offices. and the funds were not yet kept separately. Rules were in process of formation.
Mr. Backhouse submitted that the whole concept was commercially unhealthy. The partners were posing as a club to impose on camp authorities, and the public had no means of knowing whether it was a genuine club or not. Smith's had a comparable tour to the French Riviera, which they were entitled to operate as low as £37 10s.
Mr. Booth replied that an innocent and straightforward application had been pilloried as if it were illegal. The fundamental idea of the club was to secure by affiliation the benefit of camp club membership on the Continent. It was merely sought to provide a cheat and free-andeasy holiday for an entirely different clientele from those who travelled with Smith's and stayed at first-class hotels.
Mr. F. Williamson. chairman, said the Commissioners were considering refusing the application on the grounds that need had not been proved and a grant might be against the public interest with such a sketchy organization. This was no reflection on the integrity of , the applicants, but the evidence would have to be considered carefully before a final decision was given.
BOOST FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT
MOTOR IS TS wishing to enter Glasgow's "forbidden mile "—the square mile of streets in the city centre which has severe parking restrictions— can now choose from 76 exchange points on •the outskirts where they can join public transport. The Secretary of State for Scotland is at present considering the restrictions in the city centre, which ban cars except in existing parking areas and in certain streets where unilateral parking will be allowed.
He is expected to approve the plan, and it is thought that the 76 exchange noints.will then become popular. Special signs are to be erected directing motorists to bus, rail and Underground picking-up points.