HC Deb 19 November 1973 vol 864 c310W
Miss Boothroyd

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many driving test instructors are employed in the West Midlands traffic area.

Mr. Peyton

There are 94 examiners.

Mr. Adam Butler

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what should be the full complement of driving test examiners in the county of Leicestershire and in Hinckley; how far short present numbers fall; and what has been the rate of recruitment during 1973 in these two areas.

Mr. Peyton

Seventeen and three respectively. The current vacancies are two and one; two candidates have accepted appointment and another is likely to do so.

Mr. Cordle

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what percentage of candidates pass their driving test at the first attempt; and how that compares with the corresponding figure for 1963.

Mr. Peyton

This information is not available.