One Hears
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That in some quarters there is a rabid hatred of parting with emergency regulations—look at the trouble with D.O.R.A.!
Queries as to whether some local requirements, confirmed by the Ministry of Transport, that dogs must be led in specified roads, will be widely extended.
That the maximum penalty of £5 for infringement may save many a dog's life and relieve drivers from anxiety and numerous accidents.
That seats in the body of a van mean higher tax receipts for the Exchequer.
Of someone asking if this will make the Ministry of Works demand seat fees for those who sit on the grass or use shooting sticks in London parks.
That trade union rules were not designed to be alternately used and abused by members.
That the present unregulated state of affairs brings the members, rather than the unions, into disrepute.
From a reader, that the diagrams for the Scottish Commercial Vehicle Driver of the Year Competition look like designs for candelabra. That the three-year licence should prove a money saver to those who are apt to forget to renew theirs annually.
That motorways will be no place for dawdlers and doodlers but will be ideal for those who want to reach their objectives with all permissible speed.
That they should make the ordinary highways less of a nightmare for cyclists.
From J. John Masters that children should be seen and not hurt.
That this more than matches many previous slogans.
Of more efforts to organize all necessary excavations when rebuilding roads.
That nose-to-tail in heavy traffic may be infuriating but is better than nose-to-nose as the result of risky overtaking.
That threats of enforcing local rates are scaring some operators of mobile shops, who fear a wind-up:
From the haulier who hopes to expand his business, that the question concerning "facilities which you propose to provide," may clip his wings.