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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

Howl nterest on Bank rRITICISMS have sometimes Loans Affects Hire •—•been made in the industry

Purchase regarding the alleged high rates of interest charged by finance concerns in connection with the hire-purchase of commercial and other vehicles. It has to be remembered, however, that they take certain risks, of which one is showing itself up clearly at the moment. The huge quantities of capital required mean that many loans have to be obtained from bankers, and whilst the agreements made with the purchasers are at a fixed interest for the periods concerned, the banks can alter their rate. Consequently, the finance companies have to pay more without any immediate compensation.

Specialists Design TTIE possibility of vehicles Camouflage for Cornother than those in the mercial Vehicles . . Services also having to adopt camouflage has brought \to our notice the work of the British Industrial Design Group, Oakley House, 14-18, Bloomsbury Street, London, W.C.1. This is an organization of trained artists who, in peace-time, specialized in industrial design, and have now applied themselves to the planning and execution of this new art. The B.I.D.G. points out that on commercial vehicles a trade name or advertisement message can be applied over the camouflage scheme. Garage depot agents have been appointed throughout the country, and the prices range front 48s, for vans up to 8 h.p. to 60s. for 16 h.p. machines. One interesting B.I.D.G. method, for which protection is being obtained, is a dualpurpose arrangement, by which the near side is designed to blend with a country, setting, and the off side with an urban background, the vehicle being driven to the appropriate side when concealment is desired. At present, however, this would appear to conflict with the regulation requiring parking on the near side while on the road.

Music Hath Charms • rIONCERTS for the workers

to Encourage Weary seem to be just as much appreciated as are entertainments for the troops. In many works it has been found that production has increased and the general spirit of the worker has been elevated by suitable music broadcast during working hours. In some places also meal-time entertainments help to break the monotony of long hours of labour, and compensate somewhat for rationing—in fact, a little buttering up and good seasoning works 'wonders. London Transport started its experiments with light entertainment last week, and these have been received enthusiastically. Music is being broadcast at the Chiswick bus works, at the Chorlton trolleybus and tram works, etc., whilst two concerts and a cinema show per week will be given during the luncheon hour, also a concert by the London Transport Military Band at each works every three weeks. There will be frequent changes of programme. Workers • • •

Haulage RepresentAugust Bulletin of the at ion $hould be 1 National Road Transport

Exclusive to Hauliers Employers' Federation devotes

most of its front page to a quotation from our leading article, "Keep Haulage Representation Apart," published in our issue for July 20. The Federation states that, as it represents solely the professional haulier, it finds itself in sympathy with the views expressed, and underlines our reference to the fact that the inclusion of others in what is mainly an association representing hauliers is more likely to impede progress than to facilitate it. The Bulletin adds that whilst in some spheres the Federation desires collaboration with the railways, and in other matters welcomes the support of traders, it wants always to be master in its own house.

THE position as regards the 1 shortage of drivers for heavy goods vehicles will be alleviated by the new M. of T. Amendment Order, dated July 27, permitting any person over the age of 21 who has an ordinary driving licence (whether full or provisional) to cover vehicles in Group I, or a National Service driving licence authorizing the driving of vehicles of all descriptions, to control a heavy goods vehicle without further permit. Now, those holding h.g.v. licences will not be required to apply for their renewal. In the case of the p.s.V. driver or conductor's licence or permit, the validity is extended for another year if it were in force on July 31. In addition, the validity of all drivers' and conductors' permits will, in future, be extended to two years. Easing the Position for Drivers and

Conductors . .

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Locations: London

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