Written question asked by Natalie Fleet (Labour) on Thursday, 29 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 February 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Driving: Eyesight
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the availability of DVLA-mandated eye tests in rural and semi-rural communities.
- Answer
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The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s contract with Specsavers for vision testing services provide coverage across England, Wales and Scotland, with 436 stores able to perform the services required.
Specsavers is working to increase the number of stores available to carry out eyesight tests by supplying them with the appropriate equipment.
Specsavers may utilise local opticians for customers who live more than 25 miles from their nearest Specsavers branch, for example those living in rural or semi rural areas.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 109643
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Driving Eyesight Rural areas Testing
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- 2026-02-03 13:54:57 +0000
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