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David Wilson made this Freedom of Information request to Driving Standards Agency
Driving Standards Agency did not have the information requested.
From: David Wilson
4 May 2011
Dear Driving Standards Agency,
I am writing with regard to statistics over time on the number of
people undergoing Compulsory Basic Training in respect of
Motorcycle Licensing, broken down by age and gender.
I have been able to find this information for the years 1991-2000
via the ONS and DSA websites, and would be most interested and
grateful to see any statistics you hold for more recent years.
Yours faithfully,
David Wilson
From: foi@dsa.gsi.gov.uk
Driving Standards Agency
11 May 2011
Driving Standards Agency
Knowledge and Information Management Team
The Axis Building
112 Upper Parliament Street
NOTTINGHAM NG1 6LP
switchboard: (0115) 936 6666
direct line: (0115) 936 6023
fax: (0115) 936 6580
e-mail: :[DSA request email]
websites: direct.gov.uk
[1]dft.gov.uk/dsa
e-mail [2][DSA request email]
[date]
David Wilson
by email: [FOI #70266 email]
11 May 2011
our ref: IA/00887/11
Dear Mr Wilson
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FoIA) REQUEST
Thank you for your email of 4 May 2011 about compulsory basic training
(CBT) and statistics as to the age and gender of those undertaking this
training.
Before we are able to respond, I would like some clarification of the
information you have requested. We keep records as to the number of CBT
certificates issued to training bodies but we do not keep records as to
who the training body issues these certificates to. I have noted that you
have said that this information is available and would appreciate it if
you could send me links to these websites so I can investigate the source
of this information.
Whilst we do not hold the information you have requested, we do hold
statistics (broken into age and gender and test centre) as to the number
of candidates passing their motorcycle practical test which they would not
be able to do if they do not hold a CBT certificate. If this information
would meet your requirements, please confirm this is the information you
require.
Please note that without clarification of your requirements we will be
unable to process your request. If you do not respond within three months
from the date of this letter, then we will consider your request closed.
If you wish to discuss your request further then please contact me on the
details above. Please remember to quote your case reference number in any
future communications.
Yours sincerely
Alison Wilson
Knowledge and Information Management Team
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From: David Wilson
11 May 2011
Dear Alison,
Many thanks for your prompt reply. The source of the information
was the 2006 edition of the ONS / DfT publication "Compendium of
Motorcycling Statistics" in Table 1.5. The data in this table is
credited to the DSA, and it was the same data for subsequent years
that I was interested in seeing.
The online link is here (you have to click again to retrieve from
archive)
http://www.dft.gov.uk/adobepdf/162469/22...
Thanks in advance for your time and attention in this matter.
Yours sincerely,
David Wilson
From: foi@dsa.gsi.gov.uk
Driving Standards Agency
13 May 2011
Driving Standards Agency
Knowledge and Information Management Team
The Axis Building
112 Upper Parliament Street
NOTTINGHAM NG1 6LP
switchboard: (0115) 936 6666
direct line: (0115) 936 6034
fax: (0115) 936 6580
email: :[DSA request email]
websites: direct.gov.uk
[1]dft.gov.uk/dsa
e-mail [2][DSA request email]
[date]
David Wilson
by email: [FOI #70266 email]
our ref: IA/00887/11
13 May 2011
Dear Mr Wilson
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST
Thank you for your emails of 4 and 11 May regarding information about CBT
training and gender and age of those undertaking this training; we are
dealing with your request under the terms of the Freedom of Information
Act 2000.
Your request was received by the Driving Standards Agency on 4 May 2011.
We will endeavour to provide you with a full response within 20 working
days after receipt of your request.
If you have any queries about this letter, please do not hesitate to
contact me on the details as above. Please remember to quote the
reference number above in any future communications.
Yours sincerely
Alison Wilson
Knowledge and Information Management Team
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From: foi@dsa.gsi.gov.uk
Driving Standards Agency
26 May 2011
Driving Standards Agency
Knowledge and Information Management Team
The Axis Building
112 Upper Parliament Street
NOTTINGHAM NG1 6LP
switchboard: (0115) 936 6666
direct line: (0115) 936 6785
fax: (0115) 936 6571
email: [DSA request email]
websites: direct.gov.uk
[1]dft.gov.uk/dsa
David Wilson
by email:
[FOI #70266 email]
our ref: IA/00887/11
26 May 2011
Dear Mr Wilson
Information requested under the Freedom of Information Act (FoIA)
Further to Alison Wilson's email of 13 May, I can confirm that we have
handled your request for information about compulsory basic training
within the terms of the FoIA.
I attach, at Annex A, the response to your request.
If you are unhappy with the way we have handled your request, you should
ask for an internal review by contacting Alison Wilson, Information
Compliance Manager, at the above address.
Yours sincerely
Information Officer
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