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A BUILDING company's attempt to .1-1. enter haulage with a 7-ton articulated outfit on B licence was frustrated at Liverpool, on Monday, by Mr. F. Williamson, North Western Licensing Authority. He rejected a claim by R. J. Barton and • Sons, Ltd., Formby, that there were not enough vehicles in their area.
Mr. T. 1-Jill,, a director, said the company needed facilities to carry heavy building plant from one site to another. He was supported by two Formby builders who declared that local transport facilities were inadequate, and promised to use Barton's vehicle if the licence were granted.
Objecting for British Road Services, Mr. G. H, P. Beanies said there were plenty of „, vehicles at Liverpool which could do the work Te this, Mr. Hill pointed out that calling on operators 15 miles away added to the expense of
Mr. G. B. Bridge, assistant manager at Liverpool for B.R.S., said he could supply the vehicles Barton's required without difficulty.
DEFENCE PLEA FAILS ON LICENCE CONDITIONS AHAULIER licensed to carry materials used "in connection with road surfacing" must not haul rubble, which is used only for road foundations. This ruling was given by York magistrates after Walker's Garage (Tadcaster), Ltd., had denied six charges of failing to comply with their B licence conditions.
Mr. G. Soulsby, for the company, submitted that there was no case to answer because. the wording on the licence was not explicit enough. His plea was rejected and fines totalling 16 were imposed.