Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 123536

Large Goods Vehicle Drivers: Facilities

Tabled: 24 March 2026

Answered: 27 March 2026

Question

Mrs Elsie Blundell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps is he taking to improve the availability of secure, well-lit, and gender-appropriate rest facilities for HGV drivers.

Answer

Keir Mather

Through the HGV Parking and Driver Welfare Grant Scheme, the Government and industry are delivering up to £35.7 million of joint investment to upgrade truck stops in 30 counties across England, improving both safety and working conditions for drivers. The...

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