House of Lords written question – answered at on 12 October 2011.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what proposals are being considered in the European Union to change the law with regard to drivers with diabetes; and what discussions they are holding regarding maintaining the United Kingdom's current policy of assessing the fitness of diabetics to drive using case-by-case medical assessments.
No new proposals are being considered in the European Union for drivers with diabetes. Changes to the minimum health standards were published in a European directive in August 2009 and had to be implemented in member states by September 2010. The new minimum standard for those with insulin-treated diabetes who drive cars and motorcycles has been in place in GB since then. Drivers with insulin-treated diabetes who meet the minimum standard are still considered on an individual basis.
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