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Suitable Tractors I T has been pointed out by Wanted for Farm Mr. A. Crichton, of the Haulage Rowett Research Institute,
Aberdeen, that, at a recent conference, in discussing the specification of a tractor suitable for farm-haulage purposes, he stated that what he was looking for was not made in the British Empire nor in America. This seems an opportunity for our manufacturers to get busy.
Objections to "NoA N important decision has waiting" Rule Can Still i—kbeen taken by the Minister
be Lodged of Transport in extending to the end of January the time for the submission of representations on the proposed " No-waiting" Regulations for Central London. This is in view of special calls being made on local authori
ties and their staffs by matters of urgent national importance. We understand that many suggestions as to the revision of these proposed regulations have already been received, it having been considered that the time limit of 20 minutes for the loading and unloading of goods vehicles is often insufficient.
News of Streets Closed TNDER the Street Play
for Children's Playgrounds Orders (Procedure) grounds Provisional Regulations, 1938, empowering local authorities to close streets for children, before any Order is submitted to the Minister for confirmation, particulars must be published in some local newspaper. At the request of the Commercial Motor Users Association the Minister will also arrange to notify the association concerned, for the information and convenience of operators.