Taxation's Harm
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in the haulage industry cannot
VT look forward to European competition in transport with much hope against the background of penal taxation applied in this country and affecting every possible commodity adversely." This view was put forward by Mr, J. B. Mitchell, R.H.A. national chairman, when he spoke at the East Midland Area's annual luncheon in Nottingham on Wednesday. The Chancellor, he said, seemed to have selected road users once again for special treatment—it would appear that they were meant to accustom themselves to the theory that tax on transport went unnoticed and attracted little criticism.
" It is high time the Chancellor realized the harm he is doing. His aim, or so he says, is to 'maintain a firm base for sound expansion.' . . How can he do this if he continues to persecute one of the main sections of his ' firm base '? "
TWO-DAY WOOLWICH ROUND
TWO Sundays are to be devoted to the Woolwich eliminating round for the Lorry Driver of the Year competition. The dates are July 15 and July 22 (the previously announced date). Class winners will all receive their awards at the end of the second day.
LEEDS CONTEST HITCH rTHE organizing secretary of the Leeds eliminating round of the Lorry Driver of the Year competition, Insp. Hemmingway, has had to withdraw due to being transferred to other duties. The national organizing committee are now canvassing for a local secretary to run the Leeds round.