R.H.A. Members Kill 119 Applications
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AS the result of the operation of the objection scheme in the Metropolitan and South-Eastern Area of the Road Haulage Association in 1952, 119 applications were refused by the Metropolitan and South-Eastern Licensing Authorities, 61 were dismissed for lack of prosecution, 43 were granted in more restricted terms than sought, and 46 were withdrawn. Only 12 were granted as applied for.
These facts are given in the annual report of Mr. H. H. Crow, area chairman. He states that it remains to be seen how the passing, of the Transport Bill will affect the road-rail objection scheme. "Changes in traffic-court and licensing procedure are bound to have their repercussions upon it, although it may very well be that the changes will be more Hi the attitude of members towards the desirability or otherwise of objecting to newcomers or substantial modifications, rather than in the actual operation of the scheme," he says.
With regard to attempts. by the Railway and Road
Haulage Executives to have mileage restrictions imposed on applicants' licences, tinder the 1947 Act, Mr. Crow reminds hauliers that in accepting such a condition they will lose the right to exceed the 25-mile limit when it is lifted.
SHELL EXHIBITION
A SCIENTIFIC oil exhibition for 1-1. display in museums has been developed by the Shell Petroleum Co. Ltd., and is on view in the City Museum, Bristol, until May 2. The exhibition traces the story of oil from its origin to the distribution of refined products to consumers, and will be taken on tour to other provincial museums.