Special Vehicle for Films Allowed
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AS the respondents had withdrawn their opposition, the Transport Tribunal, sitting in London last week, allowed the appeal by Laxton Motor Services, Ltd., Wimbledon, against the refusal by the Metropolitan Licensing Authority of a B licence for a special vehicle to be used for filming on outside locations.
Mr. R. A. Stroyen, for the appellants, said that the vehicle, at present in the drawing-board stage, resembled "a rather large Bedford Dorrnobile, open at the back with platforms on which cameras can be mounted." Special springing would be incorporated so that cameras could remain steady while the vehicle was being driven along.
Evidence given to the Authority showed that there was a shortage of camera cars because of the number of new companies formed to film for television. Witnesses had said that they had had to alter scripts when a camera car could not be obtained.
Responses to the appeal had been withdrawn by Messrs. A. G. Norris. Twickenham, and Studio Services, London. W.I. Mr. R. C. Poole, acting president, said: "With a technical vehicle of this kind one has to consider whether it is going to damage existing operators. They have all withdrawn so the matter no longer arises."