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'No' to lanes — RAC

8th June 1973, Page 39
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• Bus-only lanes in London will bring added congestion and delays, the Royal Automobile Club has told the Greater London Council.

The RAC also considered the scheme's operating period far too long.

J. R. Beswick, director of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, J. M. Birch, director of Lancashire United Transport Ltd, and D. R. Hunter, head, central distribution department of ICI Ltd have all become CBEs. Other members of the transport industry who feature in the Birthday Honours List are:

OBE

H. V. J. Brooks, joint head, transport division Unilever Ltd; H. S. Verity, senior supply and transport officer, Ministry of Defence.

MBE

K. T. Czeimy, supervisor, body-trim laboratory, product development, Ford Motor Co Ltd; N. Fl. J. Kevan, traffic manager, BRS Parcels Ltd: R. S. McMillen, senior assistant (traffic) Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive: P. A. Ratcliffe, senior executive assistant, London Transport Executive; L. G. Whitwell, regional group secretary, public services section, southern region, Transport and General Workers' Union.

Jeff Harrison, 33, has rejoined York Trailer Co Ltd as director of marketing. Mr Harrison started his career with York in 1962. Before joining George Neville Truck Equipment in 1971 as sales director, he held successive appointments with York as sales promotion. manager and then marketing manager of the trailer division.

W. 0. V. Watkins has been appointed Muswell Hill branch manager, BPS Parcels Ltd. He was previously branch manager at Acton, Ernest Marples, MP, elected president of the Electric Vehicle Association of Great Britain promised: "My object is to assist you to translate your principles into action and reality in a larger way than has previously been possible.He said that one of the major reasons he was "delighted" to take the office was because, "I passionately care for fresh, clean air in my lungs.

Christopher B. Wawn, 32, has joined Inter-truck Ltd as SE England area representative. He was previously with Brake Linings Ltd. Best driver in the West Riding County Fire Service is Fireman M. Nuttall of Barnoldswick Station, Heighley Division. He is pictured receiving the Bailey Award from Mr Maurice Bailey who retired as Deputy Chief Officer of the Brigade in 1970. The competition tested firemen in roadcraft, the Highway Code, road safety, road signs, vehicle control and safety.

J. Harrison