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should be no more political interference with road haulage," said Mr. R. Morton Mitchell, chief executive
officer of the Road Haulage Association, last Friday.
"Both 'nationalized and independent road haulage have a better chance than ever to operate efficiently," he said. " Politicians should give the industry at least 10 years under the 1953 Act before they think out any more disastrous political theories.
"In the meantime, all engaged in the transport of goods are bound to look at their common problems. Independent road hauliers and British Road Services have much of mutual concern. Such matters as construction of vehicles. the 30 m.p.h. speed limit for heavy goods vehicles, wages and conditions of service of employees, licensing, taxation and better roads all provide grounds for mutual discussion, which is bound to develop over the years.
" Let the politicians leave commercial and operational problems to those engaged in the industry, and do not force amalgamation, co-operation or integration which is not based on sound business foundations."
Mr. Morton Mitchell was speaking at the dinner of the Association's Bedford sub-area at Bedford. •
He added that, with patience and perseverance on the part of those entrusted with the duty of 'selling B.R.S. assets, the Association believed that the 1953 Act could still be carried out in all its terms.
Mr. A. T. Lennox-Boyd, Minister for the Colonies, expressed the hope that a tug-of-war would not develop between the political parties, with haulage as the rope. The British Transpora Commission still had an important part to play as a vital competitor of private enterprise.
IN A LINE OR TWO Trolleybuses have replaced trams in Minister, Westphalia.
Renold Chains, Ltd., have acquired, for cash, the share capital of the Anchor Chain Co., Ltd., Oldham.
Holmes (Preston), Ltd., Blackpool Road. Preston, have published a leaflet illustrating their drop-forging components fo:' bodybuilding.
The British Productivity Council, 21 Tothill Street, London, S.W.1, has published a pamphlet, "The Handling of Materials,' which describes the principles and methods of works handling.
As a result of representations by the Northern area of the Road Haulage Association, Northumberland County Council has agreed to increase haulage rates by 5 per cent. as from March I.
At the extraordinary general meeting ot the John Bull Rubber Co., Ltd., last week, the resolution increasing the authorized share capital of the company was passed, and accordingly their offer for the ordinary shares of Metalastik, Ltd.. has become unconditional.