§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what evidence he has that overseas visitors, having failed the British driving test after 12 months' stay in Great Britain, make a day trip across the Channel, thus qualifying for a further 12–months' test-free driving on British roads; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CarmichaelMy right hon. Friend has no such evidence. There are international conventions, to which the United Kingdom is a party, governing the recognition of driving permits held by temporary visitors.
§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many overseas visitors, having used British roads without a British driving licence, 122W subsequently failed the driving test in the last year for which figures are available.
§ Mr. CarmichaelI regret that this information is not available and could not be obtained without disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the estimated number of overseas visitors driving on British roads without a British driving licence.
§ Mr. CarmichaelMy right hon. Friend has no means of making such an estimate.