No Restoration of Cheap Fares
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ASKED by Mr. Champion whether he would prevent operators from abolishing workmen's fares and restore them where they have been increased, the Minister of Transport declared in the House of Commons, this week, that he was satisfied with the licensing system.
He stated that the decisions of the Licensing Authorities were taken after public hearings and appeals could be made against decisions. "1 have no present intention of asking Parliament to modify these provisions," he said.
ENGINEERS DEMAND INCREASE A CLAIM for a substantial increase in pay for engineers has been lodged. At the Amalgamated Engineering Union's conference at Blackpool, last week, delegates, despite the advice of the executive, called for an increase of 12 a week. The conference also decided that an extra El a week should be demanded for apprentices.
TAX ON UTILITIES
AN amendment to the Finance Bill proposing that utility vehicles not used for commercial purposes and weighing less than 12 cwt. should be taxable at the private-car rate, was accepted in the House of Commons, last week.
SCOTS TRANSFER APPROVED THE Scottish Licensing Authority last . week approved the transfer of services run by the Highland Transport Co., Ltd„ and W. Alexander and Co., Ltd., to a new concern, Highland Omnibuses, Ltd. There is to be no change in running schedules, only an alteration in name is involved.
NEW ESSO FILM A NEW film, "The Basic Principles
of Lubrication." has been prepared for the Esso Petroleum Co., Ltd., by Technical and Scientific Films, Ltd., with the advice of Mr. F. P. Bowden, Se.D., F.A.S. It gives an exposition of the fundamentals of lubrication.