Mr. Hanlon Speaks Out
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BEFORE granting three A licences to the Capstaff Group of Companies specifying a total of 63 vehicles, the Northern Licensing Authority, Mr. J. A. T. Hanlon, Was given undertakings by the managing director that no changes would be made in the directorship or shareholdings of the Group without notifying the Licensing Authority.
In the course of the hearing at Newcastle last week, which was for the renewal and amalgamation of several
licences held by J. Lee (Haulage) Ltd., of Morpeth, and other companies in the Capstaff Group, Mr. Hanlon said that it was of doubtful value to the Road Haulage Association. and the public that limited liability companies should be able to hold licences at all.
He expressed concern that "the whole picture" could be changed without anybody knowing anything' about it. He told Mr. Capstaff: "It would be much better that I know you are contemplating changes ".