Written question asked by James Kilfedder (Ulster Popular Unionist Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 November 1988. It was answered by Richard Needham (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 November 1988 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

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Written question

Question

What is the waiting time for cars to be tested at vehicle testing centres; to urgently recruit more staff to cut waiting time for a test; & to delay the introduction of MOT test every 5 years until the waiting period has been brought into line with that which exists in Great Britain. - Includes table of waiting time for private car tests at each of the vehicle inspection & driving test centres in Northern Ireland at 4 Nov 1988.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

140 c310-1W;140 c310W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Administrative delays Motor vehicles Northern Ireland Testing

Contains statistics

Yes