Mr. John David Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he will accept colour photographs with applications for new driving licences; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NeedhamNo. Technical tests carried out by the Department of Environment for Northern Ireland as licensing authority indicate that the engraving equipment used in reproducing the appliant's photograph on to the driving licence offers a clearer image from a black and white photograph. The Department will continue to explore with the photographic industry the suitability of colour photographs.