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Representation in Parliament
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FIGIIT as it may against penalizing restrictions and unduly heavy taxation, the roadtransport industry of this country is dependent upon Parliament as the final arbiter in its appeal for justice. The railways have been Very careful to ensure that they are well representea by a strong group of Members, and it is imperative that a similar group should be formed to uphold the cause of road transport and to make certain that it has a fair hearing on all relevant occasions.
The nucleus already exists. There is a small group which has been active in asking pertinent questions regarding various matters of moment to our industry, and the Road Haulage Association has done some useful work in this connection, whilst the formation of such a group is one of the main objects of the recently formed British Road Federation. The need being so urgent, we heartily welcome a resolution which was passed at the second meeting of the conference of important national organizations, which was held in London last Monday, and to which delegates came from all parts of the country, to the number of over 100, representing more than 50 of the associations which were responsible for the issue of "The Case of Trade and Industry" against the Salter Conference Report.
The resolution was to the effect that the special committee which prepared "The Case" should be re-appointed to wait upon the Minister of Transport on behalf of the national organizations, and to confer with Members of Parliament In order to take steps to establish a roadtransport group in the House, which would watch the interests of trade and industry in connection with road transport.