Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 61693

Driving Licences: Health

Tabled: 20 June 2025
Answered: 30 June 2025

Question

Dr Lauren Sullivan

LabourGravesham

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the performance of the DVLA’s Drivers Medical Group in processing medical licence renewals; and what steps he is taking to improve service delivery for drivers wit

Answer

Lilian Greenwood
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) aims to process all applications as quickly as possible. However, driving licence applications where a medical condition(s) must be investigated can take longer as the DVLA is often reliant on information fr...

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