HC Deb 07 February 1974 vol 868 c404W
Mr. William Price

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is now the average waiting time for people wishing to take their driving test in Rugby.

Mr. Peyton

21 weeks.

Mr. William Price

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many examiners are employed in Rugby for the purpose of giving driving tests.

Mr. Peyton

Three.

Mr. William Price

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the progress he is making in increasing the number of driving test examiners, nationally and in Rugby.

Mr. Peyton

Over the last year my Department has recruited 185 examiners and is continuing to recruit more as quickly as possible. The Rugby centre has been fully staffed since December.

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