Shortage of Sacks in Cornwall, Tribunal Told
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E Transport Tribunal were told about a shortage of grain sacks in Cornwall, during an appeal hearing in London last week. Mr. C. R. Beddington, appearing for D. Row and Sons, Marazion, explained that farmers hoarded sacks in preparation for harvest time, with the result that those who relied on imported grain reaching them from the docks had to scour the countryside to find sufficient sacks.
The British Transport Commission,. represented by Mr, 1. R. C. SamuelGibbon, were appealing against the Western Licensing Authority's decision to grant an additional B-licence tipper to D. Row and Sons. The licence authorized the carriage of grain in bulk, farm produce and containers in England and Wales.
Mr, Samuel-Gibbon submitted that no prima-facie case had been made out for an additional vehicle, If any case had been established at all, it was at the most for a substitution, he said.
At the time of the application it was clear that grain was being carried in sacks on Aand B-licence vehicles—almost all of it coming from Avonmouth to Cornwall.
Authorization to carry farm produce was granted, he contended, only as makeweight for the grain-carrying vehicles on outward journeys. Introduction of carriage of grain in bulk simplified handling and cut loading procedure from two hours to 20 minutes.
Mr. Beddington maintained that the Authority had reached a reasonable decision. He said it was clear that the statutory objection had not been made Out, neither had it been shown that the objectors could have carried the traffic.
He said letters had been received in support of Row and Sons' application, pointing out the great advantages to be derived from the carriage of grain in bulk from the ports, but his submissions were not completed when the hearing was adjourned.
BY-PASS APPROVED
THE Minister of Transport has I approved the route for the last section of the Oxford by-pass. This 24-mile stretch will cost about £1.25m. and the work will probably be included in the next four-year programme he is to announce.