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Mr.Fitch stated that no definite ruling has yet been given respecting the number of staff to operate these units. Mr.Clayton said that the principle of a crew of two men, i.e. Driver and Guard, had been accepted for the Watford - St.Albans branch, but the Chairman said he would speak to Mr.Simpson with a view to the general question being made quite clear.
To be held in Manchester on Wednesday, December 9th, followed be inspection of the Bury-Bacup Branch and of the mock-up of the 2-car unit at Derby.