§ Mr. GerrardTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many disclosures from vehicle owner records at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency were made to bailiffs in the last 12 months. [33351]
§ Mr. NorrisThe information is not recorded separately.
§ Mr. GerrardTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport under what circumstances he will authorise the release of records from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency in connection with offences unrelated to the actual vehicle concerned. [33353]
§ Mr. NorrisInformation may be released in circumstances where "reasonable cause" has been demonstrated.
§ Mr. GerrardTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is his definition of "good cause" in relation to the disclosure of records from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency to a firm of bailiffs. [33352]
§ Mr. NorrisRegulations permit the release of information from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's vehicle record in circumstances where "reasonable cause" has been demonstrated. "Reasonable cause" is not defined and each case is dealt with on its merits.
Information may also be released to local authorities for any purpose connected with the investigation of an offence or criminalised parking contravention.
575WMost inquiries from bailiffs are made on behalf of local authorities and the courts as a result of distress warrants and for non-payments of fines, rates and so on. Inquiries are also made in cases of outstanding debts where sight of a court judgment is required before confirmation of keeper details is provided.