A.R.°. Questions for Cabinet
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THE questionnaire prepared by Associated Road Operators for circulation to Parliainentary candidates has been forwarded to a special Cabinet sub-committee, under the chairmanship
of Lord Hailsbarn. This important announcement was made by Mr. R. W. Sewill, M.A., M.Inst.T., at the inaugural dinner of A.R.O., on Tuesday. Several speakers hoped that a merger between the A.R.O. and the Commercial Motor Users Association would shortly come about.
Sir Cyril Hurcomb, K.B.E., C.B., Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Transport. said that the industry had gained its present position by a process of absorption and amalgamation, and had achieved a high degree of organization. The Association was playing a big part in potting the roadtransport house in order.
Major J. B. Elliott, 0.13.E., chairman, remarked that the A.R.O. was gratified to have -Major R. A. B. Smith, president of the C.M.U,A., present at the function.
Mr. F. A. Flin, member of the National Council, who introduced the guests, excelled himself. He declared that Sir Henry Piggot, chairman of the South-Eastern Traffic Commissioners, who was present, was " fair " and had " wonderful patience," whilst he admired the "honesty of purpose and the capacity for hard work " of Mr. Gleeson E. Robinson, the Metropolitan Traffic Commissioner.
Amongst the guests introduced were Mr. Peter Bennett, Col. D. C. McLagan, Mr. S. E. Garcke, Mr. F. W. Bishop, Mr. J. Turner, Mr. Rees Jeffreys and Mr. Norman Letts.
The Earl Howe, P.C., C.B.E., chairman of the British Road Federation, emphasized the fact that unity in the industry was essential, although difficult of achievement, and he hoped that the C.M.U.A. would come to agreement with the A.R.O.
Mr. Gleeson E. Robinson, M.C,, LL.D., hoped that the omens were favourable to the industry.