Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 120948
Driving Licences: Health
Tabled: 16 March 2026
Answered: 19 March 2026
Named DayQuestion
Alicia Kearns
Conservative — Rutland and Stamford
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to accelerate the issuing of medical driving licences.
Answer
Simon LightwoodThe DVLA is currently experiencing an increase in both the volume and complexity of driving licence applications from people with one or more medical conditions. Unfortunately, this has led to longer waiting times for some customers. In 2024/25 the DVLA m...
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