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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 30 Nov 2017
Oral Answers to Questions

"I wish you and all hon. Members a very happy St Andrew’s day, Mr Speaker.

Last week, which was road safety week, we had the pleasure of hosting Vision Express and the charity Brake at the House. They explained to Members how important it is to have their eyes tested, …..."
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Written Question
Driving Tests: Glasgow
Monday 11th September 2017

Asked by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 27 June 2017 to Question 99, what options are being considered by his Department for Baillieston DVSA test centre in Glasgow when the current property rental contract expires.

Answered by Jesse Norman - Shadow Leader of the House of Commons

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is in negotiations with the landlord of Baillieston test centre in respect of a further lease of the property and continued occupation of the premises.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 13 Jul 2017
Oral Answers to Questions

"2. What recent discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on the potential effect on passenger capacity at airports and ports of the UK leaving the EU...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 13 Jul 2017
Oral Answers to Questions

"Brexit will present profound challenges for immigration at our ports and airports, but the Tourism Industry Council forecasts that there should be a 200% increase in resources for the UK Border Force while in effect there has been a 15% cut, despite an 11% increase in passenger numbers. How does …..."
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Written Question
Driving Tests: Glasgow
Tuesday 27th June 2017

Asked by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which landlord provides accommodation for Baillieston DVSA test centre in Glasgow.

Answered by Jesse Norman - Shadow Leader of the House of Commons

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency leases Glasgow Baillieston driving test centre from the pension fund of a non-departmental public body – the Medical Research Pension Trust Ltd. The building is managed by Lambert Smith Hampton.

Written Question
Driving Tests: Glasgow
Tuesday 27th June 2017

Asked by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many (a) part-time and (b) full-time employees are based at Baillieston DVSA test centre in Glasgow.

Answered by Jesse Norman - Shadow Leader of the House of Commons

As at 31 May 2017, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has (a) 5 part time employees and (b) 7 full time employees based at Baillieston test centre in Glasgow.

Written Question
Driving Tests: Glasgow
Tuesday 27th June 2017

Asked by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, on which date a Minister of his Department last visited Baillieston DVSA test centre in Glasgow.

Answered by Jesse Norman - Shadow Leader of the House of Commons

Ministers regularly visit a variety of places across the country. We do not however have a record of a Department for Transport Minister specifically visiting Baillieston test centre in Glasgow.

Written Question
Driving Tests: Glasgow
Tuesday 27th June 2017

Asked by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the (a) part-time and (b) full-time staff headcount has been at Baillieston DVSA test centre, Glasgow in each year since 2007.

Answered by Jesse Norman - Shadow Leader of the House of Commons

The part time and full time staff headcount at Baillieston Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) test centre, Glasgow in each year since 2007 is as follows:

2007 – 3 part time, 10 full time

2008 – 4 part time, 9 full time

2009 – 4 part time, 8 full time

2010 – 3 part time, 9 full time

2011 – 4 part time, 10 full time

2012 – 6 part time, 8 full time

2013 – 7 part time, 7 full time

2014 – 4 part time, 7 full time

2015 – 8 part time, 5 full time

2016 – 5 part time, 7 full time

Written Question
Driving Tests: Glasgow
Tuesday 27th June 2017

Asked by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, on which date the current property rental contract is due to expire for the Baillieston DVSA test centre in Glasgow.

Answered by Jesse Norman - Shadow Leader of the House of Commons

The current property rental contract at Baillieston DVSA test centre in Glasgow is due to expire on 14 March 2019.