C and D Lorries for Fish Loads Sought
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AN application by. Charles Alexander and Partners (Transport), Ltd., Aberdeen, to extend the conditions of four B-licence vehicles, was heard by Mr. W. F. Quin, Scottish Licensing Authority, at Glasgow on Monday. The company wanted the licence to cover deliveries of fish from insulated trunk vehicles, the collection and delivery of general goods, and the _collection of empty fish boxes, all within 10 miles of Glasgow. •
On their behalf, Mr. A: Connochie said the application followed requests by merchants at Glasgow Fish market. They wanted their fish from Aberdeen delivered in insulated containers, thus ensuring transport at an even temperature.
Mr. -A. MeDicken, president of the Glasgow Fish Salesmen Association, said in evidence that Glasgow merchants wanted the same facilities as were available elsewhere but, owing to congestion at the Glasgow market, it would be preferable to transfer loads to delivery vehicles outside the market area.
For the objectors, British Railways, Mr. W. Howittt pointed out that the railways operated insulated services. Mr. McDicken said he had used them, but the rate from Elgin to Glasgow was £22, as against under £6 from Aberdeen to Glasgow charged by Alexander's.
Mr. Charles Alexander, the company's managing director, said there was a demand for the proposed facilities. If the application were granted they would switch entirely to insulated delivery. He had not requested hiring facilities from Glasgow hauliers because the traffic was specialized, and there had been no objection by local hauliers.
A point to be considered, he said, was the unsuitability of insulated container vehicles for fast unloading within the fish market, where "free for all" conditions prevailed.
Mr. Quin said there could be a case for the fish-trade part of the application, but the other aspects would have to be considered.