London Ban Inquiry on November 4
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THE inquiry into the proposed ban
on the loading and unloading of vehicles at 23 places in London during peak traffic periods will open on November 4. The chairman will be Mr. Alex Samuels, chairman of the London and Home Counties Traffic Advisory Committee.
The proposal that vehicles be prohibited from loading or unloading at certain sites was advertised by the committee in April, and it has been decided to hold an inquiry because of the large number of objections which has been made.
HOUR-BY-HOUR CENSUS ANALYSIS
THE response by shopkeepers in 23 parts of Greater London to the census questionnaire circulated by the London and Home Counties Division of the Traders' and Road Transport Association (The Commercial Motor, August 9) has been so good that from ' the information received it will be possible to analyse van deliveries hour by hour per working day.
By Monday, between a third and over half the shopkeepers in the various boroughs nad answered the questionnaire, and replies were still being received. Mr. R. E. G. Brown, divisional secretary, said that the analysis, which might be finished by the cod of the month, would probably be the most comprehensive of its kind ever made.
He has also asked members to help him assess the extent to which porters' trolleys are now being used by drivers delivering goods to shops when vehicles cannot be parked near the premises, and whether many ope-ators are employing smaller vehicles in congested areas.
R.H.A. DEAL WITH THREAT OF NATIONALIZATION
PROPOSALS from areas to counter 1 the threat of nationalization by publicity and in other ways will be considered next Wednesday by the national executive committee of the Road Haulage Association. They will also hear a report on the subject from the public relations committee, who met this week.
An effort will also be made to resolve the differences between the clearing house group and the longdistance committee. Interworking, which is the subject of the dispute, is another matter on the agenda.
Liaison with the British Transport Commission will also be considered. A report will be received on representations to Road Transport Finance, Ltd. The Commercial Motor, August 30) on the question of hire-purchase rates. The committee will be asked to take action to alleviate delays at London markets. Speed limits on motorways will also be considered:
The committee's decisions are expected to be ratified by the national council at their meeting next day.
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