Haulier on trust to remain legal
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• A Worcester haulier who lost his licence after being given a seven-year prison sentence fur drug smuggling has been granted a new licence by West Midland deputy traffic commissioner Gerrard Sullivan.
John Hopkins Williams, of Jacomb Road, Lower Broadheath, Worcester; had his licence revoked by traffic commissioner John Mervyn Pugh in December 1990 on the grounds that he lost his grxxl repute after being imprisoned for smuggling cannabis (CM 20 Dec 1991).
Williams was seeking a new international licence for two vehicles and two trailers, based at the Blackpole Trading Estate, Worcester. He told a Birmingham public inquiry that he had been operating on interim authority since August, mainly on European haulage but with some Middle East work.
Williams said "the offences will not arise again". He just wanted a vehicle for himself and his son and said he did not intend to employ any drivers.
Asked about the circumstances of the conviction, Williams said the truck was being driven by his transport manager at the time.
In granting the licence Sullivan said he was placing his trust in Williams: "T hope your business will be successful and lawful."