HC Deb 08 December 1978 vol 959 cc815-6W
Mrs. Wise

asked the Secretary of State for Transport how many driving test examiners are employed in the Coventry area; and if he will take on additional examiners with a view to reducing the waiting time for tests.

Mr. Horam:

A total of seven at the two centres in Coventry. The recruitment campaign referred to in the answer given

police, and the cost of ambulance, medical and hospital services provided.

Mr. Horam:

In 1977 the total cost of road accidents in Great Britain was estimated as at least £1,293 million in 1977 prices and values. Of this, the costs of damage to vehicles, police and administration and medical and ambulance services was estimated as £664 million.