Diabetes row continue!
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between UK and the EC
THE GOVERNMENT appears to have set itself on a collision course with the EC after transport minister Mike Penning said it was "only obliged" to change laws on diabetes and driving.
In a letter to MEP George Lyon, Penning even suggests that the UK does not have to change the law, which would provide individual assessments for people wishing to take their HGV licence. stating: "I know some people are anticipating the relation of certain medical standards, but we will want to consult on proposals before making changes."
Penning says the UK is only obliged to change the law when its criteria fall below new minimum EU standards and adds: 'The medical licensing rule place contribute to the UK ing the safest roads in Europ
The EC was surprised at F fling's comments, but was unt to respond fully as CM wer press. A spokeswoman says Directive is very much: these your aims, how a member s reaches it is entirely up to its p esses, but the outcome n reach the aims of the Directiv The DVLA reasserts its c mitment to hold a public cor tation before changes are ME