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£4,00 Earnings "Not Excessive"
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A LTHOUGH a Vehicle which earned -1-3. £4,300 a year showed a good rate of employment, it was not excessive, said Mr. L. H. Shelton, of the Eastern Traffic Area, acting for the North Western Deputy. Licensing Authority, when he refused an application at Liverpool last week. The applicant, Mr. J. Southworth; who sought to add one vehicle of 51 tons to his A licence, said that his fleet comprised 15 units.
The vehicle in question was on shortterm licence, said the applicant, who added that he did not sub-contract. If he had to refuse work he passed it on to
other hauliers. Earning figures were submitted which showed that each vehicle earned about £4,300 annually.
Three customer witnesses gave supporting evidence but few details were given of actual times when they had been let down by Mr. Southworth.
A representative of British Railways, who objected, said that there was ample wagon availability for all types of traffic and freight trains often left half-loaded. An overnight delivery service to the main cities was operated. In conclusion, Mr. G. P. Crowe, for the railways, said that their evidence had not been contested.