HC Deb 29 February 1956 vol 549 cc136-7W
110. Mr. Chetwynd

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation how many examiners are employed on driving tests in the Tees-side area; what is the average monthly number of applicants for test; and the waiting period from date of application until the date of test.

Mr. Watkinson

Eight examiners, and an average of 1,200 applicants a month over the past six months. The waiting period is now about nine weeks.