§ Mr. Cantasked the Secretary of State for Transport how many holders of heavy goods vehicle licences failed the statutory medical examination in the latest 12-month period.
§ Mr. HoramI regret that this information is not available. A holder of a heavy goods vehicle driver's licence is required to submit a medical certificate each time he seeks a new—three-yearly —licence after reaching the age of 60. Licensing authorities are not informed, however, when the holder of an expiring licence fails to obtain a satisfactory certificate and in consequence does not apply for renewal.