Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency and road tax

Martyn Day Excerpts

Wednesday 15th March 2023 Commons Chamber

[Martyn Day (Linlithgow and East Falkirk) (SNP)]

I rise to present a petition relating to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency and road tax. It was collected on behalf of my constituent, Karen Wood from Bo’ness. At its very heart is fairness and equality, as drivers in receipt of standard rate personal independence payments are unique in that they have to apply by post, unlike any other driver.

The petition states:

The petition of residents of the constituency of Linlithgow and East Falkirk,

Declares that the petitioners believe that the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is there to equally service non-disabled and disabled drivers; further that most members of the public will be unaware that drivers who qualify for a 50% discount on their road tax due to being in receipt of standard rate PIP must make an application via post; and further that the petitioners feel that all drivers should equally be able to apply for road tax via post, online or at the Post Office.

The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to instruct the DVLA to permit all drivers to apply for road tax by whichever method is most convenient for them.

And the petitioners remain, etc.

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