§ Mr. William Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many Coventry citizens have given notice that they wish to be tested as to driving ability in order to secure a full driving licence; and what is the present waiting period in Coventry between the giving of notice and the holding of the driving test.
§ Mr. PeytonAs at 27th April, there were just over 4,000 outstanding applications for "L" driving tests at the two centres in Coventry, representing a waiting period of 11 weeks at the Mason Road Centre and 16 weeks at the Holy head Road Centre.
§ Mr. Simeonsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the average waiting period between date of application for a driving test and the date of taking the test; and what steps he intends to take to improve the position.
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§ Mr. Peyton14 weeks on 20th April 1973. Additional examiners are being recruited and trained as quickly as possible.