§ David WrightTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions how many people applied for driving licences in the United Kingdom in each year since 1990. [39749]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe information requested is as follows:
The Department does not record the number of driving licences applied for. DVLA records show the following driving licensing transactions processed (including Northern Ireland).
Million Financial year Transaction volumes 1990–91 6.35 1991–92 7.00 1992–93 6.52 1993–94 6.51 1994–95 6.46 1995–96 6.67 1996–97 6.93 1997–98 7.00 1998–99 6.40 1999–2000 5.55 2000–01 5.53