§ Mr. Pattieasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the average waiting period to take a driving test for England and Wales as a whole as compared with the waiting time for London and the Home Counties.
§ Mr. CarmichaelOn 24th May, 20.6 weeks for England and Wales and 26.4 weeks for the Metropolitan Traffic Area, which includes parts of the Home Counties bordering on Greater London.
§ Mr. Pattieasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what measures are being taken to reduce the waiting period for driving tests in the Home Counties.
§ Mr. CarmichaelThe scheme for recruitment of additional driving examiners is being supplemented by a special drive to fill vacancies in London and the Home Counties.