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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Harrison (Labour). It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 January 2006.


Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency: Opticians

Question
How the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency selects and monitors the commercial opticians who conduct field tests to assess drivers’ peripheral vision for the renewal of driving licences.
Answer

My Lords, qualified opticians and optometrists must apply for registration declaring their ability to undertake the specific visual field test required for driver licensing purposes. Each visual field test result is monitored by DVLA’s medical group to ensure it satisfies the registration requirements. Those who are no longer able to conduct tests to DVLA requirements will cease to be used.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
677 c544 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Eyesight Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Monitoring Ophthalmology Standards Testing Driving licences
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk