§ Dr. Twinnasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will now announce the result of the consultations on exchange of further foreign driving licences.
§ Mrs. ChalkerFollowing consultation with representative organisations, my right hon. Friend has made an order under the Road Traffic (Driving Licences) Act 1983, designating the following countries and territory
Australia, Kenya, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Hong Kong.New residents in Great Britain who hold currently valid licences issued in any of these places can apply to exchange them for ordinary driving licences with effect from 1 June 1984. The application must be made within the first year of residence, surrendering a currently valid exchangable licence.