§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Transport how many driving test examiners are currently employed at the Dundee test centre; and how this number compares with a year ago.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeOn 1 July 1981 there were five driving examiners working at the Dundee driving test centre, the same number as on 1 July 1980. The centre is fully manned.
§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the current waiting time for a driving test at the Dundee test centre; how this compares with one year ago; and what is the current national average waiting time.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe waiting period in June 1981 was 17 weeks, compared with 25 weeks in June 1980. The current national average is 16½ weeks.