HC Deb 24 January 1983 vol 35 c350W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the cost of operating his scheme for retrospective refunds of driving licence fees being offered to those who served with the task force in the South Atlantic; and how much money has been paid under this scheme.

Mr. Blaker

The administrative cost to the Ministry of Defence of arranging for the issue of replacement driving licences for those lost as a result of the Falkland operation is not quantifiable but may be regarded as minimal.

Some 382 duplicate driving licences have been issued by the Department of Trade (driver and vehicle licensing centre (DVLC)) and will be paid for by the Ministry of Defence when the DVLC presents its bill. This is not expected to exceed £800 in total.