§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list the security arrangements surrounding the issuing of drivers' licences to private car owners; and what checks the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency undertakes to ensure that a single licence number is not used by more than one person. [26770]
§ Mr. NorrisThe Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency does not divulge details of the checks carried out before driving licences are issued. Each licence bears a driver number which uniquely identifies the holder.
§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the conviction in Nottingham of an individual for a drink driving offence in Kent on the basis of a misdirected driving licence. [26901]
§ Mr. NorrisThe police are investigating this matter.