Cheaper Fuel for Birmingham?
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QAVINGS of £144,000 a year on fuel 'Jell could be made by Birmingham Transport Department if they bought their supplies from the same source as Coventry Transport Department.
A. T. Pugh, Perry Barr, said on Tuesday that he would suggest to Ald. L. Chaffrey, chairman, Birmingham Transport Department, that future supplies of fuel be purchased from the Jet Petroleum, Ltd., who are offering dery and petrol at prices up to 6d. per gallon cheaper than other concerns (The Commercial Motor, May 20). Coventry's contract with the company is reported on page 655.
S. MINIMS BY-PASS PROGRESS
THE Minister of Transport intends to invite tenders for the construction of the South Mimms by-pass in the near future. This is one of the essential links in the improvement of northern approaches to London. When completed the whole route, from Apex Corner, about 10 miles from the centre of London, to the eastern arm of the St. Albans by-pass, will be provided with dual carriageways.
MR. J. A. DUNKERLEY ILL
THE well-known north-western advocate, Mr. J. A. Dunkerley, has been taken seriously, ill with cerebral hwmorrhage. He was due to appear for Sutton and Son (St. Helens), Ltd., at Manchester on Tuesday, in a case reported on page 648.