§ Mr. EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many motorists there were on British roads in (i) 1994, (ii) 1995, (iii) 1996 and (iv) 1997. [43482]
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§ Ms Glenda Jackson[holding answer 1 June 1998]: Information on the number of 'active' driving licence holders (the nearest equivalent available data) is normally derived from the National Travel Survey; however, annual estimates cannot be made from this source. It is estimated that there were an average of 30.1 million full car licence holders for the years 1994–96.
Yearly estimates of licensed vehicle stock in Great Britain are available on an annual basis and are detailed.
At end of year All vehicles Of which motorcars 1994 25,231.3 21,199.2 1995 25,369.4 21,394.2 1996 26,301.9 22,237.5 1997 26,973.8 22,831.7