TRANSPORT ACT IN ACTION: one day seminars
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In association w;th Commercial Motor, siness and Industrial Tralning Ltd is ganizing two one-day seminars w exPla,n the implications of the Transport Act 1968 itdirectors and senior managers with spansibilities for freight transport and 'distribution.
The first seminar will be on June 17 in London at the Cumberland Hotel), the second in Manchester on June 19 fat the ,,Grand Hotel).
IAn explanation of what the Act really bans in practical terms will be given by 's deputy editor lain Sherriff--who has ,itten regularly on the subject in CM over e past months under the same title as et chosen for the seminars: "-The Trans--'rt Act in action-. He wi(l' be speaking also the powers and role of The National ' .ight Corporation and its subsidianev. rticular emphasis, too, will be given to C anges in licensing, drivers. permitted
nours and the licensing of transport managers.
The second speaker will be Mr. Pete] Reed, lecturer in economics, Reacrng University. and economic consultant on research matters to the Ministry of Transport He will be examining the application of operators' licensing and some of the practical considerations in applying for, and operating under, the new licences_ Operational effects of the Act as a whole, especially from a C .licensee's viewpoint. will be dealt with by Mr. Frank Woodwaro, manager, transport services, The Plessey Co. Ltd. Should an own-account firm enter the hire-and-reward market? How best can group transport be re-organized to provide an efficient common service? Should more use be made of contract haulage? How do common law liability and the Companies ACT affect Operators taking advantage of the ft insport Act.? These are some of the important questions oi vvhich Mr. Woodward will give advice.
An open forum for discussion, an guide to the likely timetable for the implementation of the Act's provisions, other features of each seminar. An lntroduction as chairman, CM 's Brian Cottee will be talking on the background to transport. legislation.
The guest speaker at luncheon do London seminar will be Sir Reginald :Their-flan of the National Freight Corp non The guest speaker in Manchester yet to be announced.
For each seminar the all-in fee (includ documents, coffee...I.Up4b.,4111;i:.10.41 is per delegate.
Conference reservations Should be made direct with Business and Industrial Training Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, London. SE1 (Phone: 928 3333).