HC Deb 08 June 1932 vol 266 cc1918-9
25. Lieut.-Colonel SANDEMAN ALLEN

asked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that the licensing authorities for public service vehicles require applicants for licences to provide a vehicle on which to pass their tests; that this precludes the majority of applicants from attempting to qualify; and what steps he proposes to take to remedy this?

The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Mr. Pybus)

My attention has been drawn to few instances in which this difficulty has arisen. Many operators make their own arrangements for the training and testing of their drivers and in other cases it is usual for the applicant to approach his prospective employer and obtain permission for the test to be carried out on one of his vehicles.

Lieut.-Colonel SANDEMAN ALLEN

What is going to happen to the man without a licence who has a prospective employer and expects to get a job?

Mr. PYBUS

The hon. and gallant Gentleman would scarcely suggest that at this time we should keep a number of vehicles for the express purpose of allowing people who wish to enter the industry of motor-driving to take their tests upon them.

Lieut.-Colonel SANDEMAN ALLEN

Could not the hon. Gentleman make municipal vehicles available in such cases?

Mr. PYBUS

That is not within my power.