Written questions

Large Goods Vehicle Drivers: Recruitment

Commons · Question 93289 · Tabled 20 Nov 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 25 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Matt Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help increase driver numbers in the logistics sector.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 25 Nov 2025

The Government is committed to supporting the logistics sector in developing the skilled workforces it needs. The Government has confirmed £136 million for Skills Bootcamps in 2025-26 to support more than 40,000 learners. Skills Bootcamps will remain an i...