Henry Smith MP has today welcomed the announcement by the Secretary of State for Transport, Patrick McLoughlin, that the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has awarded a new seven year contract to the Post Office to provide DVLA’s services from their post office network.
DVLA-related services at the Post Office will expand to include services currently only offered through DVLA local offices. There is also scope for the provision of other Government services through the post office network.
Welcoming the decision, Henry commented:
“Today’s announcement is great news for the 400-odd residents who have contacted me in support of DVLA services remain with our local post offices. Local post offices sit at the heart of community life, and this decision will make life easier for local Crawley folk.
“The contract award not only means that motorists will continue to be able to access DVLA services locally to tax their cars and apply for driving licences, but also that the taxpayer will be better off to the tune of13m-15m per year.
“The scope of the contract is for all existing DVLA-related Post Office services, such as applying for tax discs and driving licences, as well as some new services currently offered through DVLA local offices, such as the provision of duplicate licences and licensing of Heavy Goods Vehicles. These additional services will shortly be available at the Post Office’s network, giving better accessibility to DVLA’s services to motorists.”