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Written question asked by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 8 June 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 June 2005. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Thursday, 16 June 2005 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


MOT Computerisation Programme

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment was made of the MOT computerisation trial at 50 garages in 2004; and what conclusions were reached.
Answer

The second stage of trials in autumn 2004 initially involved 37 garages. Faults were discovered that needed to be corrected and retested so the trial was extended by a further three weeks and was broadened to include 72 garages. Following completion of the extended trial it was concluded that the service should proceed to the final stage of trials which started in February 2005.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4010; 435 c532W;435 c536W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Motor vehicles Testing