Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that drivers with type-2 diabetes do not lose their licence as a result of hypoglycaemia.

The Department for Transport is responsible for maintaining road safety for all road users. Those who are not medically fit to drive should not be issued with a driving licence.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) provides information to drivers with diabetes, including the symptoms of hypoglycaemia. The DVLA has also worked with organisations representing people with diabetes to provide clear information about the standards required for driving.