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Written question asked by Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 March 2006.


Transport: HGV Drivers

Question
Whether they will introduce regular retesting of heavy goods vehicles licence holders to enable the early identification of sleep apnoea.
Answer

The Department for Transport has no plans to introduce more testing of heavy goods vehicles licence holders to enable the early identification of sleep apnoea, as it believes that current procedures are sufficient.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4445; 679 c146WA
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Large goods vehicle drivers Testing Sleep apnoea
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk