Written questions

Large Goods Vehicle Drivers: Facilities

Commons · Question 128148 · Tabled 17 Apr 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 23 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Joe Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the availability of quality roadside facilities on recruitment and retention of HGV drivers.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 23 Apr 2026

Through the Rapid Evidence Assessment published in October 2023, the Department has assessed the potential impact of the availability and quality of roadside facilities on HGV driver recruitment and retention, finding that inadequate facilities can act as...