HC Deb 27 October 1976 vol 918 c457
14. Mr. McCrindle

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what further changes he proposes to improve the standard of the driving test.

Mr. Horam

My right hon. Friend will make an announcement when he has completed his consideration of the comments made by interested organisations on proposals for changes circulated by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment earlier this year.

Mr. McCrindle

As many people who pass the driving test seem quite incapable of parking a vehicle properly, will the Minister pay particular attention to including this additional requirement in the driving test when the requirements are next reviewed?

Mr. Horam

That is a point which is in the consultation document, and I agree that it is an important one.

Mr. Michael Latham

Will the Minister disregard that suggestion by my hon. Friend? I, for one, would have my licence taken away tomorrow if parking were included in the test.