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licensed vehicle to another company who provide the driver is an offence, the West Midland Licensing Authority Mr. W. P. James pointed out, at Warwick, last week. He gave W. Metcalfe 1Leamington), Ltd., one month to recover possession of their vehicle, after they had applied for continuation without modification of a B licence for "round. timber within 50
miles of site." .
Mr. Metcalfe told him that one of the four vehicles on the licence had been on hire to Wiitbau, Ltd., .Ludlow, for six months. His 'company were paid .£40 a month and the vehicle was controlled by Wistbau, who provided, the driver and took the profits. A second vehicle had not been licensed since December, 1957, because of shortage of round timber work.
A renewal for three vehicles would be granted, said Mr. James, once he was satisfied' the vehicle on tire was back in the company's possession. If they wanted the fourth vehicle they must apply again and prove need.
NEW SAFETY GLASS IN FULL • PRODUCTION
THE first million square feet of Float Glass, manufactured by a new process by Pilkington Brothers:, Ltd., St. -Helens, has now been delivered. Much of the production has been absorbed by 'safety I glass manufacturers for use in the motor industry.
The new process took seven years and Mil: to develop: . At •present the glass is sold. at .plaie-glass • prices but, as production increases; lower manufacturing costs will be 'reflectedin the selling price,
STARTING DATE. FOR NEW MOTORWAY WANTED
SEVERAL local authorities in Yorkshire and Lancashire are pressing the Ministry of Transport to make an early start on the proposed Liverpool—Hull motorway, plans for which were made in 1934. This was stated last week by Mr. G. Holden, borough surveyor of Halifax.
The local authorities claim the Ministry have already admitted that the new road would relieve congestion and that work should begin as soon as possible. No starting date has yet been announced, however.
BODYBUILDING CONTRACT
AN order for 56 special vehicle bodies has been placed with Bonallack and Sons, Ltd., through Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Co., Ltd. It makes up part of a $31-tn. U.S. Government contract secured by Marconi's for a mobile microwave communication system.
The design for the light-alloy bodies is of a complicated nature and conforms to a rigid specification. As Bonallack have recently extended their plant at Basildon, Essex, home market deliveries will not be affected by the American contract.