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FOLLOWING the change in the distribution plans of .H. J. Heinz Ltd., which is taking place all over the country, an application by J. Spencer (Haulage Contractors) (Wigan) Ltd. for a new seven-vehicle B licence and a new 12-vehicle A licence was granted by the North Western deputy Licensing Authority, Mr. G. Newman, last week.
Mr. I. Backhouse, for the applicants, said that previously his crents had carried for Heinz on Contract A licence and B licence. Following the introduction of the goods of Heinz International, which could not be carried on contract licence, Spencer had applied for an open A licence in preference to a B licence.
Following an adjournment, in which agreement was reached between the nine objectors and Spencer, the B licence application was increased from five to seven vehicles and the A application decreased from 16 to 12. If granted, the Contract A licence would be surrendered, as would two vehicles and a previous
A licence for seven vehicles; a further
B licence for one vehicle, would also oe given up.
Mr. Frank Potters, the applicant company secretary, said that five of the vehicles on B licence would carry mainly direct local delivery work. The remaining two could be kept in constant use by Heinz.
Mr. J. Williams. traffic manager of Arthur Guinness, the brewers, based in Manchester, said that Spencer had been carrying for them for more than 30 years and there had been a considerable increase in sales, especially in the north of England. Spencer carried casks varying from 21 tons to 52 gallons. Mr. Beames, representing seven private hauliers, suggested to the deputy L.A. that he reserve his decision on the B application because a further two vehicles had been added, but not published, Mr. Newman granted the licence subject to the application for the B licence being re-publ ished.
TRIBUNAL IN.SCOTLAND
THE Transport Tribunal is sitting in I Edinburgh next week. The appeals listed for hearing are as follows:— Tuesday, October 20: William Walker, against decision of Scottish deputy L.A., with British Railways responding; Bell and Co. (Transport), against a decision of the Scottish L.A., with British Railways and others responding; Charles Alexander and Partners (Transport) Ltd., against a decision of the Scottish L.A., with British Railways and others responding.
Wednesday, October 21: R. G. Stuart (Plant) Ltd., against a decision of the Scottish L.A., with Pickfords and another responding; Inverdon Transport Co Ltd., against a decision of the Scottish deputy L.A., with British Railways and another responding.
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