HC Deb 22 July 1985 vol 83 c437W
40. Mr. Colvin

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received about the rules for local residents raising objections to applications for heavy goods vehicles operator's licences.

Mrs. Chalker

Since the provisions allowing local residents to make representations about applications for

Western Traffic Area Great Britain
Calendar Year Tests Conducted Number Passed Per cent. Tests Conducted Number Passed Per cent.
1980 135,155 68,299 50.53 1,962,034 927,795 47.29
1981 105,877 51,131 48.29 2,031,225 966,845 47.60
1982 138,554 69,632 50.26 2,005,296 965,036 48.12
1983 138,975 70,494 50.72 1,892,315 921,008 48.67
1984 140,327 71,276 50.79 1,784,112 875,432 49.07