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Written question asked by Cheryl Gillan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 April 2010. It was answered by Paul Clark (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 April 2010 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Driving: Disqualification

Question
To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport what progress has been made on the adoption of the 1998 European Convention on Driving Disqualifications; and what steps he has taken to promote mutual recognition of driving disqualifications in EU member states.
Answer

On 28 January 2010 mutual recognition of driving disqualifications between the UK and Ireland entered into force.We wish to gain practical experience with our arrangements with Ireland before considering mutual recognition with other member states.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
508 c1361-2W; 325677
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Driving Disqualification
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk