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Two, not six, says Mr. Else

21st June 1968, Page 128
21st June 1968
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Page 128, 21st June 1968 — Two, not six, says Mr. Else
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

• Even after a haulier had reduced his application for additional A-licensed attics from six to three, Mr. J. Else, West Midland LA, giving his decision, said in Birmingham last week: "I think I should be dealing generously if I authorize two additional vehicles." He said he deplored operators' practice of applying for additional vehicles without a sound basis for the number requested.

Newbridge Transport Ltd., Birmingham, had submitted figures which showed that the nine A-licenced and two contract vehicles operated by it and four associated companies had earned £52,000 in the year October 1964 to September 1965, £62,869 in 65/66 and only £48,000 in 66 /67.

Mr. L. G. Chamberlain, transport manager, said that last year 252 vehicle working days had been lost due to breakdowns and repairs. Mr. Else pointed out that, at most, that could only account for approximately £6,000 of the £19,000 drop in earnings. Sub-contracting had remained constant.

Mr. Else granted two vehicles with a normal user: "Foundry goods, metal and metal goods, engineering and colliery plant and equipment and tools, machinery, chemicals, motor vehicle parts, building materials: Wales, Scotland, Midlands, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Northern England and London area."