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Road Transport's Rights

12th April 1935, Page 37
12th April 1935
Page 37
Page 37, 12th April 1935 — Road Transport's Rights
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URGENT calls for more adequate representation of road, transport in both Houses of Parliament were made at the annual luncheon of the Commercial Motor Users Association, held last Wednesday, 'in the presence of a very important gathering representing every branch of the motor industry, many high officials, several members of the House of Lords, and some 30 Members of Parliament.

Sir Malcolm Campbell, M.B.E., struck a happy note when he remarked that British commercial vehicles were regarded throughput the universe as being the best of their type built to-day, and that the industry was successful despite the many repressive measures to which it had been subjected. He hoped that road transport would continue to be the life-blood of the country.

Lord Howe,. Chairman of the British Road Federation, pointed out the difficulties which confront the 20 to 30 enthusiastic Members of Parliament who do their best for road transport, but usually speak to empty benches, whilst in the House of Lords the industry was practically unsupported. Bodies, such as the Pedestrians' Asso ciation, the Anti-Noise League, and those which claim to speak for cyclists, and Which make no secret of their wish for further restrictions to be imposed upon road transport, receive considerably more attention; yet the road-transport industry is the fourth largest in the country, and contributes annually over seventy million pounds in taxes. He pointed out the danger of the situation, in that almost any measure against road interests can be forced through Parliament without •adequate opposition, as was exemplified by the Bridges Clause, which, at the last moment, was added to the Read and Rail Traffic Bill, and rushed through with barely any criticism.

He emphasized that the motor world as a whole must pull together, and speak with authority at least equal to that of Other interests.

The vital need for adequate roads was also stressed. While we are still awaiting laws on ribbon development, our roads are becoming congested, and a wider programme of road development must be inaugurated. We require really modernized new roads built on arterial lines and able to cope with our transport needs.


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