§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the average waiting period for a driving test in Brentwood, Essex ; what is now the national average ; and if he will make a statement on steps he is taking to shorten the period both in Brentwood and nationally.
§ Mr. Peyton27 weeks and 19.7 weeks respectively. My Department is recruiting additional examiners as quickly as possible.