Welsh Low-loader Bid Opposed
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THERE were strong objections from I several operators when an adjourned pplication for an articulated low-loader vas resumed in Cardiff on Tuesday. kmong the objectors was one of the Lpplicant's sub-contractors. Short trothers (Coals), Ltd., of Cwmbach, therdare, Glam., had applied to add a 3k-ton low-loader to their B licence, to :arry machinery and plant within a 15nile radius of Rhigos plant depot riear kberdare.
When the application was first heard in "uly, the reasons given were increased itisiness because of a rise in work for egular customers and a "vast increase" n plant owned and operated by Short's n connection with their hire bttsiness ind the coal side.
Objections came from Robert Winn md Sons, Ltd., of Newport, B.R.S. Pickfords), Ltd., of Cardiff, Glyn Davies of Kidwelly, and D. Davies Transport, Ltd., of Llansawell.
Their case was that the existing facilities were adequate and that they had vehicles available to cope with any extra work within this radius.
Mr. R. Blake, Winn's traffic manager, said they were sub-contractors of Short's. He feared that if the licence Were granted his cdmpany-s vehicle engaged on work for Short would be left standing idle.
Mr. W. G. Smith, branch manager of Pickfords' South Wales area, stated that they had vehicles available to carry. out any surplus customer requirements.
Mr, Glyn Davies of Kidwelly and Mr. E. A. Morgan of D. Davies both said they had vehicles available within that radius, The Authority, Mr. Ronald Jackson. said he would reserve his decision at this stage,