Driving Tests

Mr. William Price
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is now the average waiting time for people wishing to take their driving test in Rugby.

Mr. Peyton
21 weeks.

Mr. William Price
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many examiners are employed in Rugby for the purpose of giving driving tests.

Mr. Peyton
Three.

Mr. William Price
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the progress he is making in increasing the number of driving test examiners, nationally and in Rugby.

Mr. Peyton
Over the last year my Department has recruited 185 examiners and is continuing to recruit more as quickly as possible. The Rugby centre has been fully staffed since December.