§ Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Transport (1) if he is satisfied that no hardship is caused to elderly motorists by the current fee recommended by the British Medical Association for the issue of an elderly driver's fitness certificate; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if he will consider the introduction of a scheme of assistance to those motorists who are required to be in possession of an elderly driver's fitness certificate but who have financial difficulty in paying the £17.25 fee recommended by the British Medical Association; and if he will make a statement;
(3) if he will deem the granting of an elderly driver's fitness certificate as something which can properly be issued by a medical practitioner under the National Health Service; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David Howell:There is not normally any medical examination when people over 70 renew their driving licences, and if any check-up is required by my Department, it pays the medical fees. Any medical certificates required by insurers are a private matter between them and their policy-holders.