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The C.M.U.A.'s Big Annual Event
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SOME 500 members and guests attended the 35th annual luncheon of the C.M.U.A. last Wednesday, with the president, Mr. C. le M. Gosselin, in the chair, and Mr. E. L. Burgin as the guest of honour.
The toast of His Majesty's Ministers was given by Mr. W. A. Winson. He said that we stood behind the Cabinet, but we expected leadership and decision. In that case, be) sacrifice by road transport would be too great.
Mr. Burgin humorously said that Mr. Winson was behind the Government—a long way behind! H.M. Ministers, like goods vehicles, were at times overladen. To institute an unnecessary war was a crime, but any country which declared one against us would set in action forces which would surprise and overwhelm the aggressor. He emphasized the importance of the grouping system. Shortage of petrol to those not included would extend beyond the urban areas to the rural districts. Half a million vehicles with 200,000 owners is a proud possession. The problem is to reduce this to a mobile asset in the national interest.
Giving the toast to the Association, Sir Arthur Griffith-Boscawen said the Square Deal Report was now complete, but it had to go to the Council and the Minister, Discussions had been carried out with goodwill and good feeling. It was satisfactory, and he hoped that it would soon be enforced. He stressed the need for fewer representative organizations. The* industry must speak with one voice if its important interests are to be conserved. He specially commended the secretary, Mr. F. G. Bristow, and the president, Mr. C. le M. Gosselin.
In reply, Mr. C. le M_ Gosselin referred to the work done by other.countries in improving road systems for trade and national defence, and pointed out the need for similar action here. In business circles, the profits of 'the railways would be gauged as a sign of prosperity. They represented 20 per cent, on the turnover. He expressed satisfaction at the agreement between road and rail interests. The importance of this lies more in the spirit than in the actual terms. The traders' trump card is the right to run their own transport services. The British Road Federation was an important body which introduced something like solidarity between operators and makers.