Written question asked by Claire Curtis-Thomas (Labour) on Thursday, 7 January 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 January 1999. It was answered by Glenda Jackson (Labour) on Thursday, 14 January 1999 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what plans the DSA has to reduce the period within which candidates who have passed a theory test are expected to take a practical test.

Answer: Mrs. Curtis-Thomas: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans the DSA has to reduce the period within which candidates who have passed a theory test are expected to take a practical test. [65344] Ms Glenda Jackson: Theory test pass certificates are valid for two years. This provides an ample period for a successful theory test candidate to prepare for the practical driving test. We have no current proposals to reduce that period, but will keep the matter under review.

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