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Mrs. Ann Taylor
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the average time taken for the issuing of a provisional or full driving licence for a disabled person.
Mr. Carmichael
Just over seven and a half weeks, but individual cases may vary widely. Time is needed to obtain the medical information necessary to grant the licence appropriate to the applicant's medical condition, as well as to go through the process of issuing the licence.