Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Government has made an assessment of the potential merits of removing drivers' addresses from driving licenses while allowing the police to continue to access that data centrally to prevent potential data protection breaches.

The removal of addresses from driving licences has been considered previously. However, following discussions with motoring organisations and industry, it was decided that there was not a compelling case for doing so.

There is no legal requirement for motorists to carry their licence with them. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency recommends that driving licences are kept in a safe and secure place. The police are already able to access drivers’ data, including the address, via the Police National Computer.