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"Nationalization Would Hit C-licensees"

21st March 1958, Page 41
21st March 1958
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Page 41, 21st March 1958 — "Nationalization Would Hit C-licensees"
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

I N their plans for renationalization of road transport, the Socialists have made no direct reference to the restrictions which are bound to be imposed on C licensees. This was pointed out last Friday by Mr. R. G. Crowther, national chairman of the Road Haulage Association, when he spoke at the annual dinner of the R.H.A. Hull Area.

" No nationalization of road haulage could be effective without such restrictions," he said. "At the previous nationalization, C-licensees were included in the original Bill. Socialist politicians have made it clear that the form of transport they envisage—operated in a straitjacket—cannot be brought about without widespread restriction on operation and control of development."

Mr. Crowther hoped that before the next General Election, the public, trade, industry and politicians would be educated to realize the grave dangers of further nationalization.

The Lord Mayor of Hull, Cllr. T. Wilcock, said the council were trying to remove level crossings, which would be a costly venture, but eventually well worth the money. A Humber Bridge would save the city from being the "dead end" it was at present.

Speaking at the annual dinner of the North Western Area on Saturday, Mr. Crowther said R.H.A. members and British Road Services co-operated in various matters. The RI-LA. hoped that this co-operation would develop to the advantage of the industry in general.

MIDDLESBROUGH £29,000 LOSS?

A LTHOUGH higher fares were introduced by Middlesbrough Corporation last November, the undertaking is expected to show a loss of £20.000 for the current financial year, according to Aid. Ramsey, chairman of the finance committee. He said last week that the undertaking was now operating with a small balance in hand, but this would not be sufficient to meet substantial increases in wages or other costs. c5

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