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The DVLA told us it has recently modernised its telephony systems, so in future it...
Conclusion
The DVLA told us it has recently modernised its telephony systems, so in future it should be able to cope better with surges in demand. For example, with the new system it can more easily increase the number of telephone lines available. However, the DVLA cautioned that installing a new system on such a large scale is complex and challenging and it is therefore taking time to install.25 17 Qq 55, 73–75 18 Qq 59, 106 19 Q 103; C&AG’s Report, paras 2.14–2.15, Figure 8 20 DLB0053 21 Q 106 22 Qq 4–5; C&AG’s Report, Figure 9 23 Qq 1–7 24 Qq 59–60 25 Qq 105–106 12 Driving licence backlogs at the DVLA Under-use of online services
Government Response
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Source
Committee
Public Accounts Committee
Report
Forty-first Report - Driving licence backlogs at the DVLA
17 Mar 2023
HC 735
Addressee Bodies
HM Treasury
Timeline
Recommendation age
3.5 yrs
Report published
17 Mar 2023