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In reply to King in his 'ivory tower'
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WHILE I DO NOT wish to get into a war of words with Mr King, CEO of the RHA, I feel it would be wrong not to reply in my defence ('RHA fights for the industry — but stays within the law', CM 24 January).
• The most important point I wish to make is that at no time did I suggest anyone should do anything illegal, and neither I nor my company would condone breaking the law. • I do not believe success in any job or industry is simple as Mr King suggests. It takes time, perseverance, dedication and solidarity to succeed when dealing with government at any level.
• I asked a question: Mr King says the answer to my question is that it is not legal. I respect the fact that everything must be legal but I also said! had merely touched on two topics, so perhaps there is something that can be built upon.
Other EU countries find ways to charge our vehicles, and Vosa and the police have the power to take my drivers' charts any time they please.
• I have not jumped to any conclusions, least of all that! am the only one with any ideas. I put pen to paper because of frustration. Frustration that I don't hear our plight mentioned on prime-time programmes or in the national press— not because! think I can solve everything on my own.
• lam shocked by the way in which Mr King has replied. His letter is written in a very petulant, condescending and sarcastic manner. I expected better from a gentleman in his position. He has succeeded in lowering my opinion of the RHA even further.
• If the headlines come to reality and one in three hauliers go to the wall many people will be made redundant, but not Mr King. He will still be in his ivory tower talking to the government. and to quote Mr King, that is the "damned reality".
Yours sincerely Patrick Al lam, director Springer Logistics