Registration Of Driving Instructors

EDM number 344 in 1998-99, proposed by Harry Barnes on 22/02/1999.

That this House is concerned that, although the Driving Standards Agency is responsible for operating a series of written and practical tests prior to drivers being able to qualify to operate as approved driving instructors, it nevertheless decided to remove as many as 254 driving instructors from its register during the past four years following its operation of periodic check tests; finds it peculiar that although this leads to a large number of driving instructors losing their livelihoods and businesses, none of them has subsequently been able to reverse a de-registration decision by the DSA on appeal; is aware that there is little faith in the present appeals system; calls on the Government to put forward proposals for an independent appeals system which will command respect as holding out a hope of success for those who feel aggrieved by the nature of the check-tests they experienced; and is keen to see the Government complete its current research on the training and testing of driving instructors so that arrangements can then be put in place which will meet the twin objectives of high standards of instruction for those undertaking driving lessons with fairness to the profession of driving instructors.

This motion has been signed by a total of 83 MPs.