HC Deb 08 February 1956 vol 548 c1657
11. Mr. W. Wells

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation how much time elapses in an average case between an application from Walsall and district for a driving test and the test.

Mr. Watkinson

Approximately eleven weeks.

Mr. Wells

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that this delay causes a great deal of inconvenience? Is not the right solution to have more examiners and to attract them by paying for their very responsible work a reasonable salary?

Mr. Watkinson

That is why I am recruiting more examiners.