Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 May 2026 (named day). It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 May 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 potential impact of introducing mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers through an (a) exclusive and (b) centralised contracting model on independent community optometry practices.
- Answer
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The consultation on introducing mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers closed on 11 May. The Department for Transport is currently analysing the responses, and the government response will be published once that is complete.
The logistical arrangements for carrying out any potential new eyesight tests formed part of the consultation. No decisions will be made until the responses to the consultation have been carefully considered.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 646
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Driving Eyesight Older people Testing
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- 2026-05-19 17:46:05 +0100
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