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ERIC HOPWOOD, who as assistant to the manager of BR containers and Freightliners was the Board's policy representative at many Freightliner public inquiries, has been promoted. He is now terminals manager of BR's Eastern Region.
Robert Stent, Senior Warden of the 290 year-old Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers—to be Master, succeeding Hubert Starley. New Wardens: Major C. J. P. Ball (Senior); Col. G. D. T. Harris (Renter) and the Hon. John Siddeley (Junior).
OTHER APPOINTMENTS
Tom A. Duncan, chief accountant and secretary of Northern Ireland Carriers Ltd.—to general manager. He has had more than 21 years' road transport experience.
W. E. Brow n—NIC accountant. J. McKnightNIC secretary.
Mr. Hopwood is now responsible for the operation of Freightliner terminals at Newcastle, Sheffield, Leeds and Stratford (LIFT, London). He will control the terminals at Stockton and Hull when they open in October and early in 1968 respectively.
traffic and transport chief—chief training controller. British School of Motoring, from October 1.
J. S. Paul, Midland Red's Leicester division assistant traffic superintendent—succeeds H. Tissington (retiring) as East Kent Road Car Co. Ltd. Ashford district superintendent.
J. T. Brown was elected chairman and K. A. Hatcher, vice-chairman, at the first meeting of the new Vehicle Security Committee of the RHA. In addition to six RHA members the committee includes representatives from Scotland Yard, TRTA, BR Police, BRS Federation Ltd., London Chamber of Commerce, and insurance interests. Secretary is R. P. Duffy, an executive officer of the Association. Security officer is F. Byers.