Don't Stand a Dog's Chance' says Western Applicant
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AN application by a Mr, R. V. • Cole, of Bristol, for a variation of his B-licence conditions was refused by the Western. Licensing Authority last week. Mr. Cole wished to increase his general goods radius from 65 to •120 miles and to add " Goods for Aysh Nye Ltd." to the conditions. He became quite incensed when told he must produce evidence of need, The LA, Mr. J. R. C. Samuel-Gibbon, asked what evidence Mr. Cole had and was told: " I have a letter from Aysh Nye." The LA said that the letter was addressed to the motor licensing department of Bristol Corporation and was not signed. but "1 .expect it is meant for us today ". Asked if he had brought figures, Mr. Cole said he did not think that was necessary as he was not applying for an extra vehicle.
When Mr. Samuel-Gibbon asked the applicant if he had brought the customer to give evidence the reply was: '' I don't stand a dog's chance against these big people. How could British Road Services from Cardiff come over here?"
The IA: " How do they come into it?" Mr. Cole: " Well, when I go to South Wales I go in for a return load; some work that is available I cannot do because it's outside my present conditions." The LA: "They qinte rightly only employ you as a sub-contractor within the conditions of your licence. I cannot grant a licence without the proper evidence, but I will adjourn your application if you wish to enable you to produce your figures and to obtain customer support." Mr. Cole: " No, 1 don't want an adjournment; I don't stand a 'chance."