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Good repute in jeopardy

8th August 1981, Page 10
8th August 1981
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A STOKE-ON-TRENT operator could lose his good repute if pendi prosecutions are successful, West Midlands Traffic Commission' Chairman Arthur Crabtree said last week.

He said this when Thomas Stanton, trading as Better Class Travel, applied for a psv Operator's licence for seven single-deckers and one minibus. The licence was granted, on the basis of existing good repute, but this could change after prosecutions are brought, E the licence might then be lost.

The Commissioners hez how the police at Lichfield raised the question of the use a vehicle without insurance.

For Mr Stanton, it was said was innocent until proved gu and there was no proof to • contrary in regard to his gc repute.

Objections from the City Stoke on Trent and local rE dents concerning the use of pair facilities at Sandwell PIE were countered by Mr Stant stating that he had now sum dered the lease of tho premises but had not obtain planning permission.

Mr Crabtree said the Comm sioners could not accept that operating centre was suitablE

the necessary permission h not been obtained but it NA

argued that so far there h been no illegal operation a there was every prospect of t application succeeding.


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