Written questions

Driving Licences: Disqualification

Commons · Question 61342 · Tabled 19 Jun 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 24 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Ann Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help tackle DVLA delays in the processing of applications for driving licenses by people who are reapplying following a disqualification.

Answer

Answered by Lilian Greenwood, 24 Jun 2025

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) sends renewal reminders to drivers before their current licence is due to expire to prompt renewal applications to be made as early as possible. Where the DVLA is made aware that a driving licence is required...