DVLA Review report is “subject to new Ministers’ approval”

Published: 11/07/2024

It has been confirmed to the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC), that the Cabinet Office-led inquiry into the DVLA has been concluded, and a Final Report, including recommendations has been produced.

In a message to the FBHVC updating it with progress, the Department for Transport (DfT)  Review Team thanked the FBHVC for its “engagement with Janette Beinart and the DVLA Review team which has informed the recommendations of the final report.”

It adds: “The Review has now concluded but as you will understand, the General Election has impacted the publication of the final report. 

“The report is subject to approval by new Ministers and we will update you in due course.”

It follows the General Election on 4 July and the appointment of Louise Haigh MP as the new Secretary of State for Transport.

The review, launched on 26 July 2023, assessed the DVLA based on the four pillars set by the Cabinet Office of efficiency, efficacy, accountability and governance.

Janette Beinart, non-executive director of the Cabinet Office and National Highways, and previously vice-president and global chief information officer at Shell International, led the review with support from a team of officials within the DfT.

At the time Ms Beinart intended to submit a report of her findings, including a series of recommendations, to Transport Ministers in Spring 2024.

The review was announced after the FBHVC had applied considerable pressure to government over a range of issues about how the DVLA deals with historic vehicle registrations, following an apparent change in its attitude and procedures.