Messrs, A, G. Rennie and Sons, haulage contractors, 13rechin, were
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given "an opportunity of making good S' by the Northern Scotland Licensing Authority, at Dundee, last week.
Appearing to show cause why his licence should not be suspended or revoked, Mr. A. G. Rennie expressed sorrow for any trouble that he had given in connection with complaints against the firm in respect of drivers working excessive hours, the illegal use of a C-licence vehicle for hire or reward, and of wages not in accordance with Scottish Conciliation Board's conditions.
Mr. Henry 'Riches, Licensing Authority, stated that he could not condone the serious complaints made against the firm, hut he ga ve favourable consideration to the undertakings offered. He would afford the firm an opportunity of making good. He would adjourn the case for three months.
Millions From Road-vehicle Licences.
A return issued by the Minister of Transport shows that the gross amount received in payment for road-vehicle licences during the 12 months ended November 30, 1936, was £32,320,043, compared with £30,480,176 in the previous year. The return also contains details of the number of 'licences issued and surrendered during the year, whilst it shows that the total number of motor vehicles for which licences were current on November 30 was 2,517,719, compared with 2,330,722 a year earlier.