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Written question asked by Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour) on Friday, 5 October 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 October 2007. It was answered by Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 October 2007 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Motor Vehicles: Testing

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many (a) grade 7 equivalent and above managers, (b) testers, (c) vehicle inspectors and (d) vehicle examiners were employed in (i) the Vehicle Inspectorate and (ii) the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency in each financial year since 2000-01.
Answer

The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) was formed in April 2003. The following table indicates the number of posts it had for the roles requested, as at 1 April of each year.

Grade7+ Tester Vehicle inspector Vehicle examiner
2003 40 121 401 494
2004 43 110 427 542
2005 46 94 424 556
2006 53 80 417 524
2007 55 66 397 502

Figures prior to 2003 for the Vehicle Inspectorate could be provided only at disproportionate cost. Similar information on staff numbers was published in the Vehicle Inspectorates Annual Reports, a copy of which was placed in the House of Commons Library, Business and Transport section.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
156053; 464 c492-3W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Motor vehicles Testing
Link
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