§ Mr. ToddTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many members of the armed forces undertook(a) training to drive and (b) driving tests in the last 12 months. [152304]
§ Mr. IngramInformation on the number of armed forces personnel, who undertook training to drive in the past 12 months, is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate costs.
The total number of individuals who took driving tests in the period 1 January to 31 December 2003 was:
Number Individuals 22,071 Passes 40,974 Fails 19,516 Tests taken 60,584 Note:
Most individuals will have undertaken a number of theory and practical tests during the period. The total number of individuals is therefore less than the sum of those undertaking each type of test.
The number who took practical driving tests in the period 1 January to 31 December 2003 was as follows:
Number Individuals 17,145 Passes 24,982 Fails 13,422 Tests taken 38,460 The number who took theory driving tests in the period 1 January to 31 December 2003 was as follows.
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Number Individuals 15,300 Passes 15,992 Fails 6,094 Tests taken 22,124