§ Mr. HansonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received from individuals and organisations with regard to the proposed relocation of the driving test centre at 96 Cefndy road, Rhyl; if he will review the objections for himself; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NorrisThis is an operational matter for the Driving Standards Agency. I have asked the chief executive to write to the hon. Member.
188WLetter from L. M. Manley to Mr. David Hanson, dated 7 February 1995:
The Secretary of State for Transport has asked me to reply to your question about the Rhyl driving test centre. I wrote to you on 20 January about the need to relocate the Rhyl and Llandudno driving test centres and the public consultation exercise we are carrying out.
The public consultation exercise concluded on 30 November 1994. Some 25 individuals and organisations responded, mostly expressing concern at our proposals. In the meantime the Rhuddlan Borough Council and the Vale of Clwyd Traders Council have offered to assist us in finding alternative accommodation in Rhyl. We will delay consideration of the representations made during the public consultation exercise until our discussions with Rhuddlan Borough Council and Vale of Clwyd Traders Council have been completed.