§ Mr. George Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he has any plans to increase the registration fees for approved driving instructors; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerWe have recently proposed the following increases:
New fee Existing fee £ £ Written examination 25 15 Practical examination 60 35 Initial four year registration 50 30 Subsequent four year registration 60 35 Trainee licence (valid for six months) 45 25 The existing fees were fixed in October 1978 to recover 50 per cent. of the cost of running the register of approved driving instructors. The new fees are the first stage in a move to full cost recovery. The driving instructors' associations and other interested bodies are being consulted about the proposals.