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A Unique Scottish Tipper Objection
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AN objection with a difference was I-1 lodged recently by Edinburgh tipper operator Mr. Nelson Smith-chairman of the Edinburgh Tipper Operators' Association.. The objection was put forward to Mr. W. F. Quin, the Scottish licensing Authority, on the basis that if the applicant, William Dobson (Edinburgh) Ltd.a member of the tipping group-succeeded in converting certain rigid tippers to articulated semi-trailers, there should be some safeguard to ensure that whenever there was a call for tippers in the area, Dobson would still be in a position to help out, as had been the position hitherto.
The application was, in fact, for the variation of an A licence, in which Dobson sought to change six rigid tippers to articulated units and also requested authorization to operate 21 articulated trailers of all types in place of 15 trailers of all types. This meant that if the application succeeded Dobson could dispense with tipping work and operateit being an A licence-any type of trailer behind the authorized tractive units.
When the application was published, British Railways objected; but later they withdrew, leaving Mr. Smith-representing his company as a licence holder and in no way taking Dart in the proceedings as an official of the Tipper Operators' Association-as the sole objector.
After explaining to Mr. Quin that from time to time there was a shortage of tippers in the area, Mr. Smith respectfully asked for an assurance that, if the application was granted, the applicant would still be able to offer tipping vehicles if the need arose. Dobson gave an undertaking to this effect and the variation was granted.
To say that this objection is unique would be an understatement. But the point was adequately brought home to all concerned and, although Mr. Smith's opposition did not and could not succeed. it cannot be said that his mission was unsuccessful.