Roger has welcomed the news that DVLA’s Front Office Counter Services contract had been awarded to the Post Office.
He said: “This announcement goes a long way to securing the future of the network and I am sure it is particularly welcome in rural areas which depend heavily on the services that a post office can provide.”
Roger went on to say: “The contract award means that motorists will continue to be able to access DVLA services locally to tax their cars and apply for driving licences.”
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 DVLA local offices, such as the provision of duplicate licenses and the licensing of Heavy Goods Vehicles. These additional services will shortly be available at the Post Office’s network, giving better access ability to DVLA’s services to motorists.

This article appeared in the December edition of Roger's newsletter 'Postcard from Parliament'