A.R.O. AND C.M.U.A. COUNCIL INVITATION.
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What is the reaction of A.R.O. national council to the invitation, extended to it by Col. A. Jerrett, president of the C.M.U.A„ to link up with the national council of the latter association? The answer to this question is being eagerly awaited by all operators who have at heart the well-being of the industry.
As reported in The Commercial Motor last week, Col. Jerrett has been authorized by his council to invite members of A.R.O. national council who are prepared to support the C.M.U.A.'s policy to be co-opted as members of the C.M.U.A. national council.
It is understood that no announcement will be made by A.R.O. before its next council meeting just after Christmas. A council meeting was also held last Friday.
, Scottish Union's Membership Push. The Scottish Horse and Motormen's Association has decided to appoint two full-time organizers to cover all areas in Scotland. Mr. Robert Taylor, general secretary, states that an organizing campaign is being planned to bring all road-transport employees into the Association.
A.R.O. Congratulated on Unity.
A.R.O. was congratulated on the strength and unity of its members by Mr. C. F. Hiscock, speaking at the annual dinner of the Association's Southampton sub-area.
Mr. R. W. Sewill, national director, complained that road transport did not enjoy the facilities possessed by the railways for widespread propaganda, although it employed more men and carried more passengers and more highclass traffic than did the railways.
Mr. F. J. Downer, M.Inst.T., presided over a company of more than 230 people.