§ 10. Mr. Hannamasked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the current waiting time for a driving test in the Exeter area; and how this compares with that for Great Britain as a whole.
§ Mr. HannamIs it not scandalous that in this self-financing scheme we should be so short of examiners? Why has this happened? Why has the offer to become test examiners by several driving instructors in my constituency been turned down?
§ Mr. HoramI would like to look into the second point, if the hon. Gentleman would supply me with the details. The problem has been a big increase in demand for tests, starting roughly in the spring of last year.
§ Mr. Michael McNair-WilsonDoes the Minister consider it fair that those who wish to take the test should be required to send a cheque with their application although they may be asked to wait three or four months before actually taking the test? Why should they not pay for the test when they take it?