Written question asked by Graham Allen (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 June 1996. It was answered by Steve Norris (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 June 1996 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Question: What are the reasons for the prohibition of people with diabetes subject to insulin treatment from holding a large goods vehicle driver's licence.

Answer: Mr. Allen: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what are the reasons for the prohibition of people with diabetes subject to insulin treatment from holding a large goods vehicle driver's licence.[30538] Mr. Norris: The prohibition is based on authoritative medical advice about the risk of a hypoglycaemic attack, which may occur suddenly and unpredictably and can cause loss of consciousness. A significant proportion of collapses at the wheel have been found to be associated with insulin treatment.

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