§ Mr. Gordon Wilsonasked the Minister of Transport whether he will extend the hours during which the Dundee local taxation department is open to the public in order to curb congestion.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe present opening hours are the same for all the Department's larger local vehicle licensing offices; we see no justification for extending them.
§ Mr. Gordon Wilsonasked the Minister of Transport if he is satisfied that there is no fire hazard affecting the Dundee local taxation department when it is congested by applicants.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergI have been asked to reply.
Yes.
§ Mr. Gordon Wilsonasked the Minister of Transport what complaints have been 501W received of queues extending into the street from the local taxation department in Dundee; why delays in dealing with personal applications at peak times have developed; and what action has been taken to ease congestion.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThere have been a few complaints about queues at peak times but staffing has to be at an economic level for the whole month. Applicants can help themselves by avoiding peak times, leaving applications for later collection, or applying by post.