"The government are not targeting an under-performing agency with a need to make savings as the DVLA is self-financing and produces a significant operating surplus, " he said.

BBC: Alex Attwood to hold talks over Coleraine DVLA jobs

The musicians broke away from the Performing Right Society to join the new agency, claiming they were being short-changed for their work.

BBC: Radio Cymru music dispute talks to resume later in week

The musicians broke away from the Performing Right Society (PRS) to join the new agency Eos, claiming they were being short-changed for their work.

BBC: A radio presenter at her console