§ Mr. Stanbrookasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he is aware of the inconvenience suffered by applicants for driving licences in the Orpington area as a result of the closure of the local driving test centre; and what arrangements he proposes to make for the institution of a new local centre.
§ Mr. PeytonYes. I am sorry that the local centre has had to be closed temporarily due to redevelopment works by the local authority. Proposals to facilitate reopening are being discussed with the authority.
§ Mr. Stanbrookasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the current waiting period for the taking of driving tests in the Orpington area.
§ Mr. PeytonThe nearest test centre is at Sidcup, where the waiting period is 29 weeks.