Mr. W. E. Garrettasked the Secretary of State for Transport what was the number of applications for heavy goods vehicle tests in the Northern Region for the years 1975, 1976 and 1977; what was the percentage pass rate on the first test; and what is the waiting time between the date of application for a test and actual test.
§ Mr. HoramThe number of heavy goods vehicle tests carried out in the Northern Region and the percentage first-test pass rates are:
1975 42,884 69.4 per cent. 1976 42,329 70.9 per cent. 1977 41,741 72 per cent. Applications marginally exceed the number of tests but no records are kept 198W of applications not followed up by operators.
Provided the statutory period of one month's notice for an appointment is given, tests are being arranged on the dates requested.