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R.H.A. Inspiration
AiRESOLUTION paying high tribute to the services given by Mr. H. T. Duffield. was passed with acclamation at the annual general meeting of the Road Haulage Association, held last week. It points out, that as the first chairman following the amalgamation, he assumed the onerous responsibility of welding together many different interests, and that he succeeded so well is due to his wise guidance and inspiring leadership. The magnificent
fight which the Association put up against proposals considered inimical to the country's interests was largely inspired by him.
The third annual report of the R.H.A. National Council was presented at the meeting, and covered a great variety of activities for the period from May, 1947, to March, 1948.
It was resolved that, whilst the Association regretted the passing of the Transport Act, it felt in duty bound to adopt a strictly constitutional attitude.
It is proposed to put special machinery into action tO deal separately with the two phases regarding which members may require advice and assistance, states the report. These will cover (a) those who will be acquired and will need assistance (both individually and collectively) in connection with legal and financial matters, and (b) those who remain outside, but need protection for their interests.
The passing of the Transport Act has put the road-rail relationships into a new light, and the work of the RoadRail Central Conference and its regional committees will make no small contribution to the task of co-ordinating road and rail services.
The Association is perturbed at the growth of pilferage and stealing of • goods in transit, and is co-operating with the authorities in measures to stamp out this evil.
It is regretted that the speed limit for heavy goods vehicles has not yet been raised to 30 m.p.h., and it is hoped that this reform will not be long delayed