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THE North Western Traffic Com missioners last week reserved theii decision on the application by Sevilles Tours Ltd., of Glossop, to provide eight seven-day tours to Folkestone, Gt. Yarmouth, Paignton, Eastbourne, Bridlington, Skegness, Cliftonvitle and Bournemouth, one five-day tour to Blackpool and one nine-day tour to Falmouth, all from Glossop, with picking-up points at Hadfield and Tintwistle (see The Commercial Motor, April 2). These extended tours would have Sunday departures in early and late seasons only.
Appearing for three objectors, Mr. S. Moss said that evidence called in support was inconclusive. That given on behalf of local organizations and by individuals had proved nothing—except, perhaps, a need for picking-up facilities, which could be met by existing operators.
There was nothing to suggest the winding up of the Glossop Touring Club if the application succeeded.
Representing 16 objectors, Mr. F. D. Walker referred the Commissioners to their previous pronouncements, especially applicable to catchment areas, and
quoted what had become known as the " Ribble letter " of 1954 and the case of Spencers' Tours, Manchester, of 1960. In effect, the grant of additional facilities largely had been confined to meet the need of conditions created by overspill of population—for example, Widnes. No such factor was present in this application, he said.
Mr. J. Booth, on behalf of the applicant, contended that the growth of the Glossop Touring Club was indicative of the inadequacy of existing facilities.