HC Deb 20 May 1996 vol 278 c63W
Mr. Nigel Evans

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what targets have been set for the Driver and Vehicle Testing Agency during 1996–97. [30310]

Mr. Moss

For 1996–97, the following performance targets have been set:

Target
Vehicle test appointments 24 days average waiting time
Driving test appointments 48 days average waiting time
Productivity (vehicle testing) 18.0 units per man per day
Productivity (driver testing) 7.9 units per man per day
Error rate Faulty inspections not to exceed 0.20 per cent. of tests conducted
Level of complaints about booking arrangements Less than 0.75 per cent. of applications received
Level of complaints about the conduct of tests Less than 0.75 per cent. of applications received
Level of customer satisfaction with test procedures At least 85 per cent. plus or minus 2 per cent. within the range of sampling error
Number of compensation payments for cancelled tests Less than 0.4 per cent. of applications received
Composition unit cost of testing operations £16.81