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• The Freight Transport Association has "major reservations" about plans to increase London's Red Routes to more than 483Iun by 1996.
Dee deferred
• 0-licence applications by John Dee in four traffic areas will be adjourned until the Transport Tribunal hears a Road Haulage Association appeal against Dee's licence in the North-East, says Senior Licensing Authority Ronald Ashford.
Ralph Cropper
• Ralph Cropper, founder of Beckenham-based consultancy Transport Counsellors, has died.
Norton wins
• Former National Welsh managing director Brian Norton has won more than £3,800 compensation for unfair dismissal after being sacked by the firm 14 months ago. National Welsh is currently in receivership.
No interest
• The Government has ruled out introducing laws to force firms to pay interest on outstanding debts.
Welcome road
• Plans to upgrade the A64 from York to Malton are being welcomed by the Road Haulage Association.
Bashing signs
• Infra-red systems warning truck drivers of Low bridges are to be set up across the country. Beams will detect vehicles which are too high and send a warning to the driver.