Driving Licences: Health
Commons · Question 112859 · Tabled 11 Feb 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Lisa Smart
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the time taken for the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency to process medical driving licence applications since the introduction of its new casework syst
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 26 Feb 2026
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s (DVLA) new casework system for driving licence applications where a medical condition must be investigated will deliver significant improvements, including improved turnaround times, increased capacity, increased ...