Motion text
That this House is dismayed by the growing backlog of licence applications at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency; recognises that the ability to drive is vital to many people’s capacity to work and pursue the life of their choice; understands that the pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions to the work of the DVLA; notes that over 125,000 paper licence applications are waiting to be processed, while 1.4 million items of correspondence by post remain unopened; further notes the sharp increase in the size of the backlog since the beginning of the pandemic; acknowledges that licence and licence renewal applicants are currently facing processing delays of up to 10 weeks; highlights with concern the unique burden placed on those with medical conditions who require their medical forms to be physically processed, whose processing times are up to six months; calls upon the Government to mobilise the resources necessary to clear the backlog at the DVLA, and supports the return of reliable, efficient, and covid-safe services to all British drivers.
Signatures (28)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Olney, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
19 October 2021
Moran, Layla
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
20 October 2021
Penning, Sir Mike
Conservative
Signed on
20 October 2021
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
20 October 2021
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
20 October 2021
MacAskill, Kenny
Alba Party
Signed on
20 October 2021
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on
21 October 2021
Hollern, Kate
Labour
Signed on
21 October 2021
Cowan, Ronnie
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 October 2021
Barker, Paula
Labour
Signed on
22 October 2021
Carden, Dan
Labour
Signed on
23 October 2021
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
23 October 2021
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
24 October 2021
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
24 October 2021
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
25 October 2021
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
25 October 2021
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on
25 October 2021
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
26 October 2021
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on
27 October 2021
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
27 October 2021
Sharma, Mr Virendra
Labour
Signed on
27 October 2021
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
27 October 2021
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 October 2021
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 November 2021
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 November 2021
Gwynne, Andrew
Labour
Signed on
2 November 2021
Wilson, Munira
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 December 2021
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
24 January 2022
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.