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C.M U.A. to Pursue Broad Policy

7th January 1938, Page 12
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

A MONG the cardinal points of the C.M.U.A.'s "policy towards goodsvehicle licensing are the following :— Application of a test of redundancy should not be in respect only of road operators; procedure should be more flexible ; renewals" and variations should be expedited ; the currency period of A licences should be at least five years; the 'Government .should compensate a person whose licence is revoked or refused on any ground other than a breach of a condition; statistics produced by applicants should be only for the information of the Licensing Authority, unless required to refute some definite charge made by an objector; grounds of objection should he limited and should be fully stated before the hearing.

Although there is no hope of reduced taxation this year, the Association has the need for lower duties constantly. in mind.

On the . question of roads, the C.M.U.A. urges the reconstruction' of weak and narrow bridges and ifnportant existing roads, the provision of additional trunk highways and the construction of one of two special motorways.

The C.M.U.A. will continue to take a strong !Me on all legislative matters. One of its objects is to secure the estab

lishment of special traffic courts to deal with motoring offences, as well as to relieve the employer from unfair burdens in respect of the wrongful actions of his servants. In certain cases, efforts are still being made to secure greater consideration with regard to speed limits, rear-axle weight, vehicle" width and drivers' hours.

Help for P.S.V. Owners.

Important reliefs are also to be sought for the passenger-vehicle operator, one of the most important being in connection with duplication.

The Association's central licensing bureau, which has firmly established itself, will continue to expand.

One of the latest C.M.I.I.A. moves is in the direction of securing that, for taxation purposes, the weight of a vehicle, as originally ascertained, shall stand throughout its life, notwithstandhig the effect of the accumulation of mud, grease, etc.

On the wages question, the National Council has accepted the principle of statutory control in respect of A and B-licensees, subject to satisfactory safeguards to ensure adequate representation of the industry in the operating machinery. So far as the C-licensee is concerned, the National Council points out that a clear definition of the two classes of ancillary user envisaged by the F3aillie Report, will have to be drawn in any legislation introduced to control wages and conditions.

The C.M.U.A. favours the regulation of rates by the industry itself and urges that they shall be established on an economic foundation, without artificial relation to the railway rates structure, Elasticity of road scheddles is necessary, the Association adds, but adequate protection against rate-cutting must be afforded.

The question of the nationalization of transport has recently again been brought into prominence. On this question, the C.M.U.A. agrees with the Government (vide the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport) that co-ordination of transport can be secured without State ownership.

Service to members of the Association will again receive keen attention this year. A new facility will be a list of approved rest houses for drivers, which will be issued in about a month. A further benefit of membership is an arrangement with Bowmaker, Ltd., whereby participating operators can secure, at special rates, finance for taxation purposes.


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