Driving Licences: Digital Technology
Commons · Question 117124 · Tabled 2 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Chris Coghlan
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure the new digital service will handle applications with greater efficiency and consistency to tackle to backlog in medical license issues and renewal wait times.
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 5 Mar 2026
The DVLA’s new casework system for driving licence applications where a medical condition must be investigated will deliver significant improvements and the DVLA is also launching a new digital medical services portal in April. These enhancements, alongsi...