Forces are "Immensely Interested" in Oilers
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'THE Fighting Services were I " immensely interested" in the development of oil engines, FieldMarshal Sir John Harding, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, told members of the Institute of Transport at their 35th anniversary luncheon in London last -week.
Today, he said, there was an even greater need for mobility in the Forces. Quicker, cheaper and better transport was required. There was the same number of men in the supply services as in fighting units, and the aim was to reduce the manpower, stores and equipment engaged in filling the pipeline of supply.
The Army sought lower production costs in relation to the performance of vehicles. It desired higher power-to-weight ratio, lower fuel consumption and a simplification of • the stores problem.
The Forces must follow commercial practice in transport. If security was to be preserved, the highest efficiency in trans
port would have to be maintained. Mr. J. A. Boyd-Carpenter, Minister of Transport, spoke of the Institute's unique position in transport.
Sir Gilmour Jenkins, president, presided.
STANDARD ARMY VEHICLES A com MIITEE have reported to the r"V War Office on how to standardize Army vehicles. Mr. Anthony Head, Secretary for War, told Mr. J. Hall, last week, that the problem was difficult, but efforts would be made to put the committee's recommendations into effect. The Army have nearly 300,000 vehicles.
TALKS ON HULL CROSSINGS
THE British Transport Commission have told Hull Corporation that they are to send representatives to Hull shortly to discuss the problem of the city's level crossings. The Hessle Road and Anlaby Road crossings may receive priority.