TIPPING THE TANKER SCALES
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AT Leeds on Tuesday, F. Chappell. Ltd.. of Leeds, were accused of embarking on a policy of obtaining A licences for C-licence work in order that the vehicles could do dther work during the off-peak season. If this practice grew it could unbalance the whole of the tanker industry, said Mr. A. W. Balne, objecting for B.R.S. (Pickfords), Ltd., to Chappell's application for
12 tankers on a new A licence.
Mr. P. Kenny, for Chappell, said the main work of the vehicles would be to distribute liquid fertilizers. During the off-peak period it was desired to use the vehicles for spot hire.
Withdrawing Pickfords' objection, Mr. Balne pointed out that August and September were two of the slackest months for all tanker operators and the impact of these vehicles in the competitive field would be closely watched.
The application was granted.