To ask the Secretary of State for Transport pursuant to the answer of 26 March 2007, Official Report, column 1245W, on HGV drivers, what steps he is taking to ensure that foreign-licensed HGV (or its equivalent) drivers with medical conditions which would make them ineligible for HGV licences in the UK, but not in other countries, are unable to drive in the UK. (130913)

EU licence holders who live in the UK have a legal obligation to notify DVLA of certain existing and worsening medical conditions. Failure to do so is a road traffic offence, carrying a penalty of £1,000. This information is available through a number of channels, including guidance leaflets.

Holders of EC/EEA licences are required to register with the DVLA vocational (LGV/PCV) entitlement to drive, within 12 months of becoming resident here. The registration process aims to ensure that these drivers meet the UK health and conduct standards.

New residents from non-EC/EEA countries may not drive vehicles over 3.5 tonnes until they have passed the relevant British driving test.

Enforcement of road traffic law is a matter for individual chief officers of police.