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RTHER MEETINGS between lustry representatives and the partment of Transport are ex;led to take place before the 31 Regulations on changes to Brator licensing are decided. 'his emerged after a meeting t week, at which DTp and iight Transport Association icers discussed the industry's ections to the proposed envitmental conditions to be athed to 0-licences.
IA director general Hugh atherstone and operations ntroller David Green cussed the detailed industry lections to the draft Regulans (CM, July 30) for around an Lir last week, as part of a wider ranging discussion of the industry's problems.
They repeated their earlier message that the final Regulations should be reasonable, should take account of operators' legitimate interests and assist Licensing Authorities in the application of the new requirements.
And they went on to warn that anti-lorry groups could deliberately attempt to halt proceedings at public inquiries, in the same way as has happened at road inquiries, with the real risk of a breakdown in the licensing system.
It is likely that a joint meeting between the DTp, FTA and Road Haulage Association will be held before the Regulations are finalised,