§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will insert the question as to whether it is the applicant's only application into the standard application for a driving test ; and, if it is not the only application, to require a good reason as to why there is a second application.
§ Mr. PeytonNo.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) whether he will require, on a driving licence application form, a statement as to whether the appli 268W cant is the holder of a full or provisional driving licence ;
(2) what steps he hopes to take to prevent abuse arising out of a waiting list for driving tests.
§ Mr. PeytonI would refer the hon. Member to the replies given to similar Questions from the hon. Member for Hackney, Central (Mr. Clinton Davis) on 28th November.—[Vol. 865, c.154.]
§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the waiting time required from the date of application to the date of test of those wishing to take a driving test in Nottinghamshire and in Newark, respectively.
§ Mr. PeytonInformation in relation to Nottinghamshire is not readily available. In the East Midland Traffic Area the waiting time is 17.4 weeks (average) ; in Newark it is 13 weeks.