§ Viscount Simonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will review the £6 charge for driving licence renewal at age 70, and every three years thereafter, in view of the introduction of an £11 fee for photographs required every 10 years. [HL3708]
§ Lord WhittyDriving licence fees are reviewed regularly to ensure that overall they cover the total costs of the operations. A consultation exercise to consider the fees which will apply in 1999 has concluded recently. Responses to the consultation are being considered and no decisions have yet been taken.
Photocard driving licence holders will not be required to renew their photographs after age 70 although they will remain subject to three-yearly renewal of their driving entitlement.