Oswald's Were "Too Ambitious"
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" I AM impressed with the revenue figure of the applicant-but I feel their application
They were finding it extremely difficult to find suitable sub-contractors.
Contract-to-A Switch "Cynical"
AN application by Mr. L. Hughes, of Everton, for a new A licence for nine vehicles of 28+ tons, was described as " cynical " and "an attempt to reduce rates" by Mr. G. H. P. Beames, at Liverpool last week. He was appearing on behalf of the British Transport Commission.
Mr. E. A. Whitehead, for the applicant. said the vehicles were at present on two contract A licences specified to J. I.. Hughes and Melias, Ltd.
In evidence, Mr. Hughes said that Melias had seven vehicles on contract. With an A licence he would be able to work for other people and carry back loads. In the event of a takeover hid regarding Melias he would be guaranteed against being out of work. Melias had suggested that he made the application and had said there should be a reduction in rates.
Replying to Mr. Beames, Hughes indicated that he knew of no likelihood of a takeover regarding Melias.
The North Western Deputy Licensing Authority, Mr. A. H. Jolliffe. reserved hi; decision.