The Department commented that the current legislative framework of medical licensing has not been looked at for a very long time and raised the question of whether it was still fit for purpose. Many factors have changed since the legislation was introduced, notably the general population is now older and there is a significantly higher number of over-70s continuing to drive than when the current legislation was introduced.45

The Department commented that the current legislative framework of medical licensing has not been looked at for a very long time and raised the question of whether it was still fit for purpose. Many factors have changed since the legislation was introduced, notably the general population is now older and there is a significantly higher number of over-70s continuing to drive than when the current legislation was introduced.45 Type: conclusion | Number: 22 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: 5.4 The government disagrees with the Committee’s recommendation. 5.5 The department is currently unable to agree to this recommendation as Ministers will need to decide whether and how any strategic review or alternative action is undertaken. Ministers will shortly be considering proposals for acti