LA's office knew applicant couldn't read
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• Asked by the North Western LA, Mr C. Hodgson, recently at a public inquiry in Manchester why he had failed to record a court conviction on his application for additional vehicles and the renewal of his 0 licence, a local haulier replied that he could neither read not write, and had never been taught to do so.
In reply to further questions from the LA, the applicant, Mr A. Davis, said that he ran his haulage business with the help of his wife and added that the LA's office knew that he was unable to read or write.
Mr Hodgson said that Mr Davis was applying for three vehicles with a further three to be acquired. There was a prosecution for operating an unlicensed vehicle but the subsequent fine of £20 with £5 costs had not yet been paid. Mr Davis pointed out, however, that he had now paid a cheque for the fine. The LA decided that if Mr Davis could supply a letter from his bank confirming his financial soundness, then a licence would be granted for five years as applied for. Mr Davis was able to confirm before the completion of the morning hearing.