Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 112859

Driving Licences: Health

Tabled: 11 February 2026
Answered: 26 February 2026

Question

Lisa Smart

Liberal DemocratHazel Grove

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the time taken for the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency to process medical driving licence applications since the introduction of its new casework syst

Answer

Simon Lightwood
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s (DVLA) new casework system for driving licence applications where a medical condition must be investigated will deliver significant improvements, including improved turnaround times, increased capacity, increased ...

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