HC Deb 02 December 1991 vol 200 c59W
Mr. Madden

To ask the Secetary of State for Transport what financial assistance is available to assist drivers who are unemployed and in receipt of benefit, to pay for medical examinations required for drivers of LGVs once they reach 46 years of age or to renew their licence.

Mr. Chope

The Department of Transport has no power to provide financial assistance towards the cost of the medical examination required by any driver who applies to renew a large goods vehicle driving licence at age 45.