§ Mr. David MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to increase the number of MOT testers; and if he will make a statement. [136183]
§ Mr. JamiesonNone—there is no evidence to suggest that there is a shortage of qualified MOT testers. Currently there are around 19,500 MOT testing stations with 50,000 testers. There is no restriction on the number of garages that can apply to become MOT testing stations and, once designated, garages can employ as many MOT testers as they wish.