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DOUBTS OVER whether drivers employed by two associated fir might be breaking the law when working for one while being e played by the other, led to both firms appearing last week befi Northern Deputy Licensing Authority Charles Kelly.
William Newton & Sons and William Newton (Contractors) Ltd sought renewal of a standard National licences.
Both fleets were operated from the same base at South Cassop, Co Durham.
The partnership and the company were owned jointly by George Newton and James Wilson Newton, but they decided to diversify when it was felt two separate entities could have tax advantages.
Granting licences authorising ten vehicles to the partners) and 20 vehicles to the compa Mr Kelly said he could see reason why two separate licences were needed.
The amalgamation of the t fleets on to one licence sho be considered as an alternativ