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Written question asked by Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour) on Thursday, 12 October 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 October 2006. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 October 2006 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Statutory Vehicle Testing

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many front line technical staff employed in the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency are involved in the statutory testing of vehicles; how the number is expected to change within the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) currently has 675 front line technical testing posts. VOSA anticipates that with its current programme of work, 573 front line technical testing posts will be needed in 18 months time. Should new work be undertaken, these resources will be re-considered.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
450 c1237W; 94541
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Motor vehicles Testing
Link
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