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Written question asked by Greg Knight (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 March 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 March 2009. It was answered by Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) on Monday, 16 March 2009 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Motor Vehicles: Testing

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many vehicle testing stations (a) have been closed in the last 12 months and (b) are scheduled for closure; what the reason is in each case; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) has not closed any testing stations in the last 12 months.In order to remove overcapacity in VOSA's testing services, VOSA has already announced to customers that Bredbury, Steeton and St. Austell Goods Vehicle Testing Stations will be closing during the current year. VOSA continues to review its capacity requirements.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
489 c818W;489 c820W; 263536
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Motor vehicles Testing
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk