• R.H.A. Conference in Edinburgh .
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NOW that the ettects of the passing of the Transport Act have become more clear, it seems certain that a considerable amount of road transport will continue under free enterprise and will be of great importance. The structure of the Road Transport Executive is taking shape, and in this connection there is good relationship between that body and the Road Haulage. Association.
Positive results of the antinationalization campaign are becoming more apparent, particularly in connection with the strengthening of sympathy between . the haulier and trade and industry.
There• are many 4problems to be solved. Members of the R.H.A. wish to know whether the need for a strong association is greater or less, and whether changes in its organization are required. Then there is the attitude of members towards the Transport Cornmission, the many legal problems that will arise through the Transport Act, and whether the R.H.A. is to press for new legislation or amendments to that which exists.
There may have to be discussion on the respective spheres of influence of the RECORD FORD EXPORTS
nURING the month of July the Fortl
Motor Co., Ltd., shipped 9,845 units overseas from its Dagenham works. This figure beats that for March, the previous best, by over 1,400 vehicles. These shipments earned for this country 2.750,000 dollars. It is believed that. both in quantity and value, these figures of the Ford concern for July are a record for any British motor-vehicle manufacturer.
JUST " BURTONWOOD"
' mark its coming of age and in Precognition of the fact that the company has been known for many years simply as " Burtonwood," the concern's title has been abbreviated to Burtonwood Engineering Co., Ltd. No other change has been made. In 21 years the company's engine-reconditioning business has been built up to a point where it now employs 1,000 people and the plant covers 20 acres.
A30 Road and Railway Transport Executives. All these and other matters will be subjects at the Association's Edinburgh Conference, which opens on September 23. The next meeting of the Council is, in fact, to be held there on the first day.
The Conference delegates will consist of Council members augmented by representatives from the areas, eaCh area being entitled to send additional representatives up to the number of its delegates on the National Council. Thus, about 100 members who are not serving on any of the National Committees will be able to talk and vote. Other members will not be debarred from attending, but must make their. own arrangements. Members not attending can submit to area offices their views on matters to be discussed, and area committees are holding meetings from which proposals will be sent. These must reach headquarters by September 11.
The Conference programme will be as follows:—September 23: 10.30 a.m., meeting of the National Council; 2.30 p.m., first session; evening, banquet: September 24: 10.30 a.m., second session; 2.30 p.m., third session. The third session will be concerned with domestic matters and only members w111 be present.
Each session will begin with a statement of policy to be discussed before a vote is taken upon any proposals. The Association's chairman, Mr. B. G. Turner, M.Inst.T., will take the chair at the first and second sessions, and Mr. J. Strang, R.H.A. vice-chairman and chairman of the Scottish Area, will occupy it for the third.
The first session will be introduced by Mr. J. A. M. Bright, vice-chairman, , National Public Relations Committee. He will put forward certain objectives that hauliers may hope to obtain within the framework of the Act. The second ' session will be opened by Mr. F. F. Fowler, vice-chairman, and chairman of the Rates Committee and of the Shortdistance Panel. The subjects will include licensing, rates, petrol, speed limits and the quicker turn-round.
Mr. B. G. Turner will introduce proposals at the domestic session. They will concern future organization and the relations of the R.H.A. with other bodies. Any decisions made will require ratification later by the National Council.