Lively and provocative — Sir Peter sums up
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In the first paper by John Steele, said the chairman, they had learned that the EEC looks forward to still heavier lorries — an interesting prospect.
Moving to the paper on industrial relations — by Douglas Ainley — Sir Peter said we must anticipate issues and communicate; the closed shop, he added, remains an unresolved issue.
Robert Hughes MP gave, he said, a straightforward account in his paper on Labour policy; Steve Abel a stimulating talk on the haulier versus own-account battle; and Frank Woodward had produced intel'esting figures which reminded him of the remark: "If you aren't confused, you must be ill informed!" Sir Peter said he was pleased to hear that Licensing Authorities/chairman of Traffic Commisioners are human. He praised John Carpenter for disentangling the Transport Act; and wished good luck to BL and Ron Hancock. "There is tremendous goodwill to British industry and our foreign friends as well," said Sir Peter.
While thanking CM and Transport Press for providing the Conference, Sir Peter had a special word for Christine Jones, of Reed Conferences, for adding glamour to administrative expertise. The 20th FMC had resulted in excellent debates. "Remember, only the foolish and the dead never change their opinions," he added.
Sir Peter was thanked by CM editor lain Sherriff, who said that with the 20th Fleet Management Conference we are entering a new era of FMCs: the next one is on October 11, 1984 — make a date.