Hansard

Asylum Seekers: Driving Licences

Volume 696: debated on Wednesday 5 December 2007

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Lord Marlesford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Under what circumstances persons applying for asylum in the United Kingdom are entitled to apply for United Kingdom driving licences. [HL526]

Lord Bassam of Brighton

Persons applying for asylum in the United Kingdom are entitled to apply for a United Kingdom driving licence. If they are able to meet the relevant identity and residency requirements, they will be issued with a driving licence. In most instances, this will be a provisional licence.