HC Deb 15 December 1981 vol 15 c95W
Mr. Sheerman

asked the Secretary of State for Transport when he intends to bring into operation section 23 of the Transport Act 1981 concerning provisional licences and driving tests.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

The proposed regulations prescribing a driving test in two parts for motor bicycles will come into operation on 29 March 1982, which would be the starting date for the new test. Changes in the driving licence regulations concerning provisional licences will be introduced in the autumn.