The Cost of Motor Insurance

Supplementary evidence from the Department for Transport (CMI 20a)

I was pleased to have the opportunity to give evidence at the recent Transport Select Committee on motor insurance costs on 11 January.

There is one issue in response to question 266 which I would like to correct to ensure that the Committee has an accurate account. It concerns the Department’s work with the insurance industry on access to the DVLA driver record. A detailed plan, agreed with the insurance industry, to include costs, funds and timetable for delivery, will be completed within six months. The timetable for implementation has not yet been finalised with the insurance industry.

January 2011