B.T.C. Accused of Attempted Seizure
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TNEFENDING three partners in a
Pertrith haulage firm who had been summoned on four counts for exceeding the 50-rnale radius authorized by an ordinary permit granted by the British Transport Commission, Mr. T. H. Campbell Wardlaw last week accused the B.T.C. of trying to use the court for the purpose of seizing the business without paying compensation. Each of the defendants, John Francis Sharp. Graham Street, Pennith, William Rayne Sharp, his son, and George Lund, was fined £2 10s. on each charge. It was stated that Mr. J. F. Sharp sold his two A-licence vehicles in 1943, after his son had volunteered for service in the R.A.F. The son applied for a licence in his father's name in September, 1946, but it was not granted until January, 1947—three months after the crucial date, November 28, 1946, He was, therefore, not entitled to an original permit, but was granted an ordinary permit for 50 miles. M. Wardlaw said that the B.T.C. was forcing the hauliers off•the road without a penny of compensation.
I.B.C.A.M. DESIGN COMPETITIONS
DPIRIZES of £75, £37 10s. and £15 are I to be awarded in a competition, organized by the Institute of British Carriage and Automobile Manufacturers, 50, Pall Mall, London, S.W.1, in which designs for a luxury coach have to be submitted. Another competition is for designs of a mobile shop. Prizes are £50, £25 and £15. Details can be obtained from the Institute. These are two of the classes in the annual competitions for drawings and handicrafts, which the I.B.C.A.M. organizes in conjunction with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, the National Federation of Vehicle Trades and the Worshipful Company of Coachinakers and Coach Harness Makers of London.