Cut, says LA, but come again

13th September 1968, Page 101

13th September 1968

Page 101

Page 101, 13th September 1968 — Cut, says LA, but come again

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• A B-licence application by Mr. Ian M. Harper for three 2-ton vehicles operating within a radius of 100 miles of Glasgow was partly granted in Glasgow on Tuesday.

Mr. Harper, a man with 38 years of exence in the confectionery trade and who was setting 'up business on his own account as a specialist in the handling of chocolate and sugar confectionery, explained that he had established a depot in Saracen Street, Glasgow. He intended to handle only this class of commodity which he knew well and was confident his service was needed in Scotland, Goods would be brought to Glasgow in bulk.. from manufacturing firms and then broken down for distribution, he said. Letters of support were submitted by Mr. J. Law, for, the applicant, from firms in Scotland, Eng-, land and Denmark.

Cross-examined by Mr. R. Mackenzie, for the objectors, Mr. Harper said he had a shrewd idea of the possible tonnage he would move each week. The LA interjected: "If I grant this application, who is going to suffer?" Mr. Harper replied, "My service would save the manufacturers haulage time by cutting out their deliveries so that they would only require to send bulk supplies to my warehouse."

Summing up, Mr. Mackenzie said that this was an ambitious application. Two of the witnesses were supporting Harper because they had known him for many years, and Mr. Mackenzie did not think there was sufficient evidence to support the application. If the LA thought there was, however, then one vehicle should, he thought, suffice.

Mr. Law asked that consideration be given to the facilities offered by Harper which were of a specialist nature.

Mr. A. B. Birnie, the Scottish LA, told the applicants: "In considering this application I have to look at the service to the public. I have had no evidence from the objectors but I am concerned as to how many vehicles I should grant."

He offered two 2-tonners amended to a 50 miles radius of base and added, "If these are not sufficient for your purpose you can always come back and apply for another."