Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 112788
Large Goods Vehicles: Driving Tests
Tabled: 11 February 2026
Answered: 25 February 2026
Named DayQuestion
Darren Paffey
Labour — Southampton Itchen
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of HGV testing capacity provided by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency in Southampton; what assessment she has made of the potential impact of examiner shortage
Answer
Simon LightwoodThe Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is committed to ensuring there are sufficient vocational driving tests to meet demand from the HGV and PSV training sector across the country, including in major port cities. In 2024/25, the national average ...
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