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Written questions by Scrogham.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Michelle Scrogham this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

Department:All (35)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (6)Department of Health and Social Care (6)Treasury (6)Department for Education (5)Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (4)Department for Transport (2)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (2)Ministry of Defence (1)Department for Business and Trade (1)Ministry of Justice (1)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (1)

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15 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

When the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency expects Barrow driving test centre to reach its full staffing capacity; and when that centre was last operating at full capacity.

Reply

Following the recent qualification of a new driving examiner (DE), there are now three full time equivalent DEs conducting tests at Barrow-in- Furness driving test centre (DTC). The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is satisfied that the current ...

13 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

What steps her Department is taking to improve access to practical driving tests in Barrow and Furness constituency; and whether she has made an assessment of trends in the level of (a) waiting times, (b) test

Reply

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is intensifying its efforts to reduce waiting times and improve access to driving tests, including in the Barrow and Furness area. DVSA is continuing with its recruitment campaigns for new driving examiners. ...

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