Adjournment debate on Tuesday, 18 January 2011, in the House of Commons, led by Mike Weir. The answering member was Mike Penning.

Arbroath and Forfar Driving Test Centres

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on the proposed closure of the driving test centres in Arbroath and Forfar.

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Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 521 c236-44WH
Session: 2010-12
Department: Department for Transport
Chamber / Committee: Westminster Hall
Proceeding contributions: Mike Penning | 521 c244WH (Link to this contribution) The hon. Gentleman is right. Under the proposals, that is what will happen. There is not full-time d...; Mike Weir | 521 c244WH (Link to this contribution) It is not a fixation about buildings; it is a fixation about the service being available in the comm...; Mike Weir | 521 c236-8WH (Link to this contribution) I am pleased to appear under your chairmanship, Mr Chope. I am also pleased to see the Minister here...; Mike Weir | 521 c240WH (Link to this contribution) I do not accept that. I was not a supporter of the previous Government just as I am not a supporter ...; David Mowat | 521 c238WH (Link to this contribution) The hon. Gentleman makes an extremely valuable point in relation to the impact on driving instructor...; Mike Penning | 521 c241-2WH (Link to this contribution) When someone passes their test, there is no restriction at all on where they can drive in the countr...; Mike Weir | 521 c241WH (Link to this contribution) I do not disagree to a large extent with what the Minister is saying. I agree that there is sometime...; Mike Penning | 521 c240-1WH (Link to this contribution) I have been insulted many times over the years. I am sure we can solve the problem over a pint of be...; Mike Weir | 521 c240WH (Link to this contribution) It was a great insult.; Mike Penning | 521 c240WH (Link to this contribution) I humbly apologise to the hon. Gentleman. It was wrong and improper of me to assume that he was a me...; Mike Penning | 521 c240WH (Link to this contribution) No. I sat and listened, so the hon. Gentleman can listen to me for a few minutes longer and then he ...; Mike Weir | 521 c240WH (Link to this contribution) Will the Minister give way?; Mike Weir | 521 c238-40WH (Link to this contribution) I thank the hon. Gentleman, who has reiterated my point. There will also be real impacts upon the lo...; Mike Penning | 521 c240WH (Link to this contribution) I reiterate the earlier comments I made when you took the Chair, Mr Chope: it is a pleasure to serve...; Mike Penning | 521 c242-4WH (Link to this contribution) My hon. Friend is absolutely right. The Select Committee, under the previous Administration, had rea...; David Mowat | 521 c242WH (Link to this contribution) I was hoping that the debate would touch on what I regard as the major issue, which is the multi-tes...
Subjects: Closures Facilities Driving tests Driving Standards Agency Location Standards Waiting lists Angus
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Arbroath and Forfar Driving Test Centres

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