HC Deb 29 March 1982 vol 21 cc41-2W
Mr. Penhaligon

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list for 1 January in each of the last 10 years the cost of the Department of Transport's driving test in 1980 prices.

Mrs. Chalker

The actual fee, and the cost adjusted to 1980 prices, for the L driving test in each of the last 10 years was:

1 January Actual Feez Cost in 1980 prices
£ £
1973 3.25 8.90
1974 3.25 7.97
1975 3.25 6.65
1976 3.25 5.39
1977 6.75 9.60
1978 6.75 8.74
1979 7.30 8.64
1980 7.30 7.30
1981 10.30 9.11
1982 10.30 8.13

Since 1 March 1982 the fee has been £13 (equivalent to £10.22 at 1980 prices).