Notes on the Government Road Haulage Scheme
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CARGO Moireo.—General cargo and meat moved in the week ended May 8 (not including livestock) amounted to 114,272 tons.
PAYMENTS FOR CASUAL HAULAGE.— The monthly statement RH/C/4, which operators have in the past been required to complete and submit as a summary of the work done, is to be discontinued. This decision he ; been taken in order to expedite the payment of hauliers for work carried out. In future all that operators need d, is to furnish an invoice, and, if this be approved, payment will be made on it. The necessary endorsements relating to motor and goods in transit insurance must be made on each invoice.
EXPORT TRAFFIC TO SOUTH WALES. —Carriers accepting traffic to South Wales for export a.re reminded that in
their own interests they should advise the Dock Authority in advance of such traffic. Where traffic is arranged through the Road Haulage Scheme, the Area Road Haulage Officer (7 the H.N.T.P. manager will advise his opposite number in South Wales of the movement.
CHARTERED FLEET GROWS.—The calling-up programme now being carried out will bring the strength of the chartered fleet at the end of the month to just over 350 vehicles.
DEFENCE LINES DEFICIENCIES.—Ill the past few weeks the member of new enrolments for the Defence Lines has fallen off very noticeably. Southern Scotland continuess to lead by a substantial margin and this plainly indicates that there is room for a great many more in other Divisions.