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We have a little bit to do at our end in getting our data as up to date as we would like them to be—and as they need to be—but benefits are arising from the process.
I was unaware of the assumption of a 2012 closure date. On Friday last, I became aware of a suggestion of a 2015 closure date and I tested the effect of that date.
Members might share my concern about the modest—I use that word with great care—rate of progress. The letter, which is dated 21 May, also states:"No final decision has been taken."
I agree that we should obtain further information, because the information on the state of the councils dates from September 2001 and I know that some councils have since adopted policies requiring the provision of disabled access for the renewal of vehicle operators' licences.