§ 36. Mr. Thomas Coxasked the Minister of Transport if he will list the present system of checks followed by his Department in ensuring that Ministry of Transport tests are properly undertaken.
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§ Mr Kenneth ClarkeBefore authorised examiners are appointed to conduct MoT tests, checks are made to ensure that their garages comply with the Department's requirements for equipment, premises and staff. Testers to be employed have to be nominated by the authorised examiner and are required to undergo an approved training course.
Authorised examiners must maintain records of tests conducted. The Department makes periodic inspections to check standards of testing and procedures and investigates complaints about individual test results. If there is doubt about a garage's performance formal or incognito checks may be carried out. Authorisations may be withdrawn if examiners or testers are not meeting the required standards.