§ Mr. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what the proportion was of people passing their driving test at the first time of trying in the most recent year for which figures are available in the following age groups: (a) 17 to 20 years, (b) 20 to 30 years, (c) over 30 years, respectively.
§ Mr. CarmichaelRoutine statistics are not kept on the exact basis for which the hon. Member asks, but a survey taken in October 1974 showed that the proportion of candidates passing at their first attempt was:
Age Group Percentage Under 21 … … … 44 21–40 … … … 42 41–50 … … … 20 Over 50 … … … 18