§ Mr. John Ellisasked the Secretary of State for Transport how many miles of trunk (a) new or improved single carriageways, (b) new or improved dual carriageways, and (c) motorways have been completed in each of the past 10 years.
§ Mr. HoramThe information given by applicants, for example, full name, date of birth and sex, enables us to know whether or not there is a previous licensing history. Where there is, we can check for discrepancies between the details on the application and on the record. Similarly checks on signatures can also be made.
§ Mr. Temple-Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Transport what steps, if any, are taken to prevent the issue of duplicate driving licences to those with court cases pending against them.
§ Mr. HoramIt would be improper for the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Centre to refuse duplicate licences to drivers who were not yet convicted. But there are standing arrangements for the police to obtain for the courts details of the driving and licensing records of those coming before them.
§ Mr. Temple-Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the earliest time when endorsements can be removed from a driving licence.
§ Mr. HoramFour years after the date of conviction: 11 years in the case of 299W endorsements for certain drinking and driving offences.