§ 94. Mr. J. Howardasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what is the average delay in arranging for driving tests in the Southampton area; and what is the average delay there in arranging for re-examination after failure at the first or subsequent test.
§ Mr. NugentNine weeks in each case.
§ 95. Mr. J. Howardasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation how many applications have been received during the latest convenient year for driving tests in the Southampton area; and, during that time, how many such applicants failed on the first, second and subsequent tests, respectively.
§ Mr. NugentDuring the twelve months ended 30th November, 1958, 12,004 applications for tests were received at Southampton. 10,625 tests were conducted; in 5,952 the candidate failed. Our records do not show how many of those who failed had made one or more previous unsuccessful attempts.