§ 30. Sir G. Nabarroasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the number of approved driving instructors on 1st January 1973, 1st January 1972, 1st January 1971 and 1st January 1970; and what is the rate of increase expected during the next three years.
§ Mr. Peyton17,289, 15,420, 13,331. 9,826. The future rate of increase is uncertain.
§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will confirm that it is now the practice in EEC countries to test professional driving instructors periodically; and whether he has plans to introduce a similar system in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. PeytonPeriodical check tests of approved driving instructors are already carried out by my Department.