Written questions

Large Goods Vehicle Drivers: Facilities

Commons · Question 113171 · Tabled 12 Feb 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 23 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Kirsteen Sullivan

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure freight drivers have adequate secure facilities for overnight and welfare stops.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 23 Feb 2026

Through the HGV parking and driver welfare grant scheme the Department for Transport and industry partners are projected to deliver up to £35.7m of joint investment to enhance truck stops across England. This significant investment is in addition to joint...