asked the Minister of Transport when her Department started to prepare plans for her requirement for a computer and data processing system to handle in the early 1970s the whole of the vehicle and driving licensing system; and when she proposes to put this requirement out to tender.

Proposals were made by a Working Party of officials, including officials of local authorities, which reported in July, 1965. A systems analysis is now being carried out. I cannot yet say when tenders will be invited.