§ Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Transport how many people held (a) a full and (b) a provisional driving licence in 1980; and what proportion of (1) males and (ii) females who are eligible hold a full driving licence.
§ Mr. FowlerLatest figures available are for 1979, published in "Transport Statistics, Great Britain 1969–1979". It is estimated that in 1979 there were 20.5 million full licences and 3.2 million provisional licences held. It is estimated that 67 per cent. of all full licences were held by males and 33 per cent. by females.