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Chief LA scheme still on the cards

16th May 1991, Page 8
16th May 1991
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Page 8, 16th May 1991 — Chief LA scheme still on the cards
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

• The proposal for a single, national Licensing Authority is still "on the table", according to senior Traffic Commissioner Major-General John Carpenter.

Carpenter, who is due to retire next month, says that the idea of a chief LA, rejected by the Government following the Palmer report, is still a possibility. He says that a future government could introduce a head Traffic Commissioner with powers to overrule his colleagues.

At present, the senior LA simply advises other traffic commissioners, but has no authority to overrule them.