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@rhowe
Some of the wording in that letter seems slightly awkward. I'm not sure if that's because it's a legal thing or not. I'm glad you've sent it but would like to have seen stronger wording.
Given the facts of the case I'm shocked and appalled at how this person could have been employed to drive a HGV anywhere, let alone in the crowded confines of central London where all road users need to demonstrate utmost care, especially during rush hour.
There were ample opportunities for the CPS and the police to ensure that someone who had repeatedly demonstrated that they were unfit to operate such a vehicle in such circumstances could not do so and if the employer had carried out the most cursory of checks it must have been unambiguous that he should not have been behind the wheel.
Asking for a review sounds to those outside the campaigning bubble much too mild considering this case. If this results in anything less than a prosecution of the employer for negligence (appropriate legal wording notwithstanding) then it appears that these licensing organisations are a pointless use of public funds and are incapable or unwilling of improving the safety of road users in the UK.