Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 122759

Driving Licences: Medical Records

Tabled: 23 March 2026

Answered: 30 March 2026

Question

Mr Richard Holden

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the adequacy of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s processes for handling anonymous third-party medical reports relating to driving licence holders.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

The law requires driving licence holders or applicants to notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) of any medical condition that may affect their fitness to drive. The DVLA also considers relevant notifications received from third parties inc...

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