Written questions

Large Goods Vehicles: Parking

Commons · Question 115137 · Tabled 23 Feb 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 26 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by James McMurdock

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the availability of secure parking spaces for HGV drivers.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 26 Feb 2026

The Department for Transport published the National Survey of Lorry Parking on 29th September 2022 which highlighted what improvements to lorry parking facilities were most needed. The survey showed an average shortage of around 4,500 HGV parking spaces f...