Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 122891
Driving Licences: Medical Records
Tabled: 23 March 2026
Answered: 30 March 2026
Question
Connor Naismith
Labour — Crewe and Nantwich
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is taking to reduce the time taken to process driving licence renewal applications referred to its medical department.
Answer
Simon LightwoodThe Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) aims to process all applications as quickly as possible. In the interests of road safety, the DVLA must be satisfied that the required medical standards are met before a licence is issued. Driving licence app...
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