§ Mr. Hornbyasked the Minister of Transport how many people are now waiting for driving tests at the Tunbridge Wells testing centre; and how this number compares with the number waiting 12 months ago.
§ Mr. MarplesAt the present time there are about 1,200 people waiting to be tested at the Tunbridge Wells centre as compared with about 900 a year ago.
§ Mr. Hornbyasked the Minister of Transport how long people registering for driving tests at Tunbridge Wells have to wait before taking their tests; and how this waiting time compares with 12 months ago.
§ Mr. MarplesPeople currently applying for driving tests at Tunbridge Wells are being offered appointments 13 weeks ahead. This compares with a waiting period of about 10 weeks a year ago.