Bal. "Shield" Haulier in Objection
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WHEN British Railways opposed a VV haulier's application for a new Alicence articulated outfit at Lytham St. Annes, last week, they put forward as one of the grounds of their objection the fact that another private haulier would lose. business. The application, by Mr. N. Newton, Carnforth, was adjourned for more evidence to be produced.
Mr. J. A. Dunkerky, for Mr. Newton, said he operated six vehicles on A licence, but he had recently been forced to do a great deal of sub-contracting to cope with increased traffic. The normal user requested for the additional outfit was: "Mainly milk."
In evidence, Mr. Newton said his vehicles had always carried goods connected with agriculture, but the bulk of the traffic was milk. His work for W. Hargreaves, Ltd., had greatly increased, thus necessitating the hiring of subcontractors, but there had been some complaints of late deliveries and damaged consignments.
Mr. J. Kershaw, for the railways, said Mr. W. Woodhouse, a haulier employed by Mr. Newton, would lose work if the application were granted. As the Woodhouse vehicle had been on almost permanent hire, the application was merely a means by which Mr. Newton could substitute his own vehicle instead.
Replying to Mr. J. R. Lindsay, North Western Deputy Licensing Authority, Mr. Newton said be had told Mr. Woodhouse that the application was going to be made.