Objectors' vehicles not in constant use
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• An application by Mr. G. C. W. Smith, of Bolton, for an 81,-ton attic on B licence to carry containers and flats within 250 miles was refused by the North Western deputy LA, Mr. A. H. Jolliffe, in Preston last week. There were six objectors.
Mr. V. A. Saunders, for the applicant, said the application now applied to traffic for Greenore Ferry Services only. Mr. Smith had 13 vehicles on C contract licence and although he was applying for a different type of work, he understood Greenore's operations.
Greenore's transport manager, Mr. R. Dur rans, said the work was continually increasing. In the case of the meat trade it was often Saturday morning before the weekend transport requirements were known. To overcome this problem various hauliers had been used but none could be relied upon. About 10 companies were willing to work for him if regular work could be offered but he thought the granting of this application would not affect them.
Mr. W. Holderness, one of the objectors, said he had five vehicles suitable for ferry work. If the rates were acceptable he would certainly work for Greenore. Mr. Holderness said that like many other hauliers he had vehicles which were not in constant use.
The transport officer for the Preston branch of BRS Ltd., said his company had 10 vehicles based at Preston and the Greenore traffic 'could be catered for.
Al the same hearing, Mr. F. Sharpies, of Nelson, had his application for a new B licence for a 2i-ton van conditioned removals, furniture and household goods within 10 miles, refused by the deputy LA because of insufficient evidence. There were two objectors.
The applicant said he had a 30-cwt van on C licence but a larger vehicle would make his job easier. He wouldn't do any more work and would dispose of the 30-cwt. van if the application was granted. Mr. Sharpies said he understood he was entitled to increase the size of his vehicle by one ton without objection. It was explained to him that even if this were true he did not have a vehicle on B licence to increase.
Mr. C. Wessell, an objector, said that Mr. Sharpies would be extracting trade from him and other carriers in the Nelson area.