Repute saved by director's resignation
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A WOMAN told an Edinburgh disciplinary inquiry that she was "extremely angry" with her brother a fellow directorfor risking the company's licence by driving while he was disqualified and uninsured.
However, the subsequent resignation of Stephen Henderson of Glasgow-based S&L Transport Services, who had been convicted of the offences, saved the company's 0-licence from revocation.
The company, which holds a licence for six vehicles and 10 trailers, had been called before the Scottish 'Traffic Commissioner Joan Aitken. For S&L, Neil Kelly told the IC that Stephen Henderson had been disqualified from driving for two years and ordered to do 100 hours of community service after being convicted of driving while disqualified and without insurance in November 2005.
Laura Henderson said she was extremely angry and disappointed with her brother.
The TC adjourned the proceedings for more information about the convictions. In her decision,she said Stephen Henderson had been disqualified from driving under the totting-up provisions in August 2005. The sentencing at Lanark reflected that he had driven so soon after being disqualified, which was an aggravating feature.
She had received a copy of the Companies House form notifying his resignation as a director and it was confirmed he was no longer employed by the company.
She gave full credit to the company for the transparency in making the disclosure about Stephen Henderson's convictions. Given that Stephen Henderson no longer had control or a role within the business, she did not need to make a finding against the company's repute.