HL Deb 28 November 2002 vol 641 cc63-4WA
Earl Attlee

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the comments by Lord Whitty on 2 November 2000 [HL Deb, col. 1187), what progress has been made in electronic relicensing of motor vehicles. [HL224]

The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Lord Macdonald of Tradeston)

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has launched a major programme of work to enable electronic relicensing of motor vehicles. Plans include provision of both Internet and telephone facilities to support the present over-the-counter service.

Pilot systems are expected to be in place early in 2004. This will provide facilities for keepers of private and light goods vehicles not requiring an MOT certificate. The service will be extended to include vehicles in all taxation classes, and of all ages, by the end of 2005.