Second Sludge Tanker Not Needed
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WHEN Mr. W. Benn, trading as L. A. Pyrah, Leeds, failed to get a 4+-ton sludge remover -added to his B licence, last week, he was told by the. Yorkshire Deputy Licensing Authority. Mr. J. H. E. Randolph, that there was insufficient evidence of need. It was an unusual case, said Mr. Randolph, involving important work done by specialized vehicles. Although the work was increasing, there was no doubt that vehicles would be standing idle if the application were granted.
Mr. Benn, in evidence, said he had three vehicles on B licence, two for general goods and one of a special type similar to that in the present application. Dust and sand from foundries was collected into water tanks and then sucked out and taken away by the special vehicle, the tank alone of which cost £600. Two men were needed for each vehicle. Since the first licence was granted in March the demand had increased.
Questioned by Mr. P. Kenny, for the objectors, 7. Rigby and Sons, Ltd., Bradford, Mr. Benn said he acquired the vehicle concerned in June or July. It had worked only one day on trial. He agreed that he started working for West Yorkshire Foundries, Ltd, in July on a Sunday when the objector's were not available. Cattan and Co., Ltd., for whom Rigby's also worked, became customers about the same time. Rigby's were losing the work, he suggested. because they did not do the job properly.
Mr. Kenny said Rigby's had four vehicles on B licence for the carriage of sludge and industrial waste within 40 miles of Bradford Post Office. Two vehicles were operating full time, one was doing part-time work, and the other had been off the road since June, 1956, fnllowing an accident. Repairs were due to be finished this month.
If the application were granted they would have to lay a vehicle off and put men on short time. No attempt had been made to hire, nor was it suggested that Rigby's work had net been fulfilled.