HC Deb 09 December 1946 vol 431 c160W
22. Mr. Watkins

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will give consideration to the appointment of bi-lingual examiners for driving licences in Welsh-speaking areas.

Mr. G. R. Strauss

I have already several bi-lingual examiners in the traffic areas covering North and South Wales.

Lieut.-Commander Hutchison

asked the Minister of Transport if he will consider raising the upper age limit for applicants for the post of driving-test examiner to 50 years.

Mr. G. R. Strauss

I refer the hon. and gallant Member to the reply I have given today to the hon. and gallant Member for South Blackpool (Wing-Commander Robinson).