§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what guidance is given to traffic area offices regarding(a) advertising in the press and (b) consultation with the public regarding applications to use premises for goods vehicle operator centres; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NorrisTraffic area office staff dealing with licence applications are made aware of the statutory requirements for advertising applications for a goods vehicle operator's licence within a statutory period in an appropriate local newspaper, and the statutory provisions for making objections and representations; they are also provided with guidance on how to deal with any non-statutory matters that might arise. Inquiry procedure rules must be followed for those applications which are to be determined by the licensing authority at public inquiry.