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She said the current situation was "totally unacceptable" and that ministers would aim to clear the backlog with measures such as doubling examiner training capacity and reintroducing overtime pay incentives.

The UK government's department of transport said it was aiming to double examiner training capacity by summer 2026.

Sophie Lloyd says she disguised herself as a man to fool examiners into letting her join the elite society in 1991, at a time female magicians were not allowed to be members.

This is the backdrop to the government's announcement of measures to deal with the delays, which include training more driving examiners and dealing with the issue of bots - automated software - booking up test slots.

The lead medical examiner for Wales said he was working "tirelessly" to address any delays.