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Mr. Williamson Has His Doubts
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r'NECISION was reserved by the Nortl
Western Licensing Authority on an application by Bolton Roadways, Ltd., of Bolton, for two new A vehicles of 10i tons, at Manchester last Friday.
For the applicants, Mr. J. Backhouse said that the business of some of their major customers was increasing and they were unable to cope with the work. Over the past two financial years the turnover had increased from £37,942 to £50.490, and their sub-contracting figures had risen from £5,895 to £11,673 over the same period.
A letter was produced from Jewsbury and Brown, Ltd., of\ Stockport, stating that they wished gradually to cut down their own fleet and rely more on hired transport.
Bolton's managing director, Mr. J. R. Williams. said that they already had eight A-licensed vehicles and last February had been granted a B vehicle for collection and delivery within 30 miles of base. They also had a contract A vehicle with Semtex, Ltd., floor covering manufacturers, but worked for this company with the open A units too.
Mr. J. H. Timmons, objecting for the B.T.C. submitted that the application did not merit the granting of two large vehicles which were capable of earning £5,000 a year.
Mr. Backhouse concluded that the case was one of quantum, but on the figures alone at least one vehicle should be granted. Sub-contracting figures had been doubled and there was a large increase in turnover.
Mr. F. Williamson. the Licensing Authority, was in some doubt as to whether there had been sufficient evidence for even one vehicle. He said some of it had been vague and it would have helped if Jewsbury and Brown 'had sent a witness. Decision was reserved while he considered the situation further.