Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many driving licenses have been revoked in each month since January 2024.
Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
The table below provides the number of drivers who have been revoked in each month since January 2024.
| Volumes | ||
Month | Drivers revoked under the New Drivers Act 1995 | Group 1 (car & motorcycle) drivers revoked on medical grounds | Group 2 (bus and lorry) drivers revoked on medical grounds |
Jan-24 | 1,173 | 3,226 | 341 |
Feb-24 | 1,121 | 3,214 | 322 |
Mar-24 | 1,160 | 3,164 | 342 |
Apr-24 | 1,148 | 3,094 | 248 |
May-24 | 1,201 | 3,099 | 260 |
Jun-24 | 1,125 | 2,616 | 294 |
Jul-24 | 1,223 | 3,603 | 424 |
Aug-24 | 1,091 | 3,298 | 359 |
Sep-24 | 1,106 | 3,345 | 342 |
Oct-24 | 1,112 | 3,410 | 390 |
Nov-24 | 1,111 | 3,109 | 331 |
Dec-24 | 1,048 | 2,503 | 301 |
Jan-25 | 1,083 | 3,056 | 415 |
Feb-25 | N/A | 3,032 | 353 |
Total | 14,702 | 43,769 | 4,722 |
Group 1 and 2 revocations should not be added together as there will be an element of double accounting. The medical standards for Group 2 driving are higher than Group1 and Group 2 drivers may lose just their Group 2 entitlement or may lose both Group 1 and 2 entitlement.
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of airport expansion on the ability of the UK to meet its net zero targets.
Answered by Mike Kane - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
The government is committed to reaching net zero by 2050 and meeting our climate change obligations, as set out in the Climate Change Act. Delivering greener transport to help make Britain a clean energy superpower is a Department for Transport priority.
We have been clear that any airport expansion proposals will need to demonstrate they contribute to economic growth and can be delivered in line with the UK’s legally binding climate change commitment.
DfT analysis shows that we can achieve aviation net zero 2050 under a range of assumptions about future technology development without the Government needing to intervene directly to limit airport expansion.
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will publish any guidance provided to the DVLA on methods of communicating with license holders.
Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) uses several methods of communicating with licence holders to ensure they are kept informed.
The DVLA sends out important documents, reminders, notifications by traditional mail and encrypted email where a licence holder consents to correspond in this way. The DVLA also provides a suite of online driver services, where customers can renew their driving licence or notify a medical condition.
Licence holders can access their information and manage their driving licence, vehicle registration and other services if they have a customer account. Digital tax reminders are already available within the customer account and this is being extended to include digital driving licence reminders. Customers can track the progress of their driving licence application and communicate with the DVLA using this service.
The DVLA also provides customer service via telephone, which allows licence holders to ask questions or resolve issues directly. In addition to these services, the DVLA uses social media platforms to share information and updates with the public about its services.
The DVLA has a dedicated team responsible for the improvement of its driver licensing services and communications.
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department has taken to communicate to the fishing community the (a) requirements to hold a medical certificate and (b) deadlines for applications for such certificates.
Answered by Guy Opperman
The requirement to hold a medical certificate has formed part of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) ongoing communication and engagement with the fishing community since the regulations were made in 2018. Over the last year, as the deadline approached, the MCA has intensified its communication to raise awareness of the requirements and the deadlines for applications for medical certificates. This included MCA officials attending 36 roadshows in locations around the UK coast to engage with individual fishers. The MCA has also utilised social media, the fishing press, local and national radio to ensure the message was put out to a wide audience. Additionally, the MCA has met regularly with fishing industry representatives to discuss the medical certification requirements and update them on the progress of implementation.
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has had discussions with his Irish counterpart on that country's decision to exempt fishermen who go out to sea for less than 72 hours from medical certificate requirements; and if he will consider alignment with this policy.
Answered by Guy Opperman
The Secretary of State for Transport has not had discussions with his Irish counterpart about their approach to medical standards for fishermen. The UK’s requirements have been subject to careful consideration, and public consultation, to ensure that they support the safety and wellbeing of those working on our UK fishing fleet.
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of funding for transport infrastructure in Scotland.
Answered by Huw Merriman
The Secretary of State has regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on funding for transport infrastructure in Scotland, as well as with the Scottish Government and other stakeholders.
In addition to the block grant, the UK Government provides funding for Scottish transport schemes through a variety of sources, including the recently announced Levelling Up Fund, and has announced further funding in our Network North plan and our response to Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill’s Union Connectivity Review.
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has been found within their Department's estate.
Answered by Jesse Norman - Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
Survey work is underway and for now, the Government’s focus is on bringing together the information it holds about its estate in one place. This work is being coordinated by the Office of Government Property.
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, on how many occasions a request for a meeting by an hon. Member was not agreed to by (a) a Minister and (b) their office on behalf of a Minister in the last 12 months.
Answered by Jesse Norman - Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
This information is not centrally collated and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost. Ministers will regularly seek to engage with hon. Members, whilst balancing wider Ministerial and Parliamentary responsibilities.
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many sewage leaks have been recorded within their Department's estate in the last twelve months.
Answered by Jesse Norman - Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
There were five minor sewage leaks recorded within the Department for Transport estate during the last 12 months.
For one instance, the leak was identified and resolved quickly by the facilities management team.
For the four other instances, these were contained within the building or within the property demise and did not enter the surface water drainage system.
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the timeline is for (a) announcing the outcome of Access for All applications for 2024-26 and (b) applying for future funding under the Access for All scheme.
Answered by Huw Merriman
The Department is currently assessing over 300 stations nominated for Access for All funding beyond 2024. I hope to be in a position to announce successful projects later this year. Funding on any subsequent funding for Access for All will be announced in due course.