Driving Licences: Health
Commons · Question 13590 · Tabled 26 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Max Wilkinson
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to reduce delays for drivers whose licences require medical review by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency.
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 30 Jun 2026
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has seen sustained growth in the volume and complexity of driving licence applications where a medical condition must be investigated before a licence can be issued. The length of time taken to deal with an a...