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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Andrew Turner (Conservative). It was answered on Thursday, 22 October 2009 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Goods Vehicle Testing

Question
Motorcyclists on the Isle of Wight must get their vehicle to the mainland for it to be tested. That is at least an hour and a quarter each way. What is being done to ensure that a test station is available on the island?
Answer

I shall write to the hon. Gentleman about the position in the Isle of Wight, but overall, we seek to ensure for customers that 90 per cent. of the population is covered by facilities that are within either 30 miles or 60 minutes of them: that is our 30-60-90 rule. Obviously, we will struggle to maintain that in some places, but we will always review the situation and undertake to look for further designated third-party premises.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
497 c1046 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Large goods vehicles Testing
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk