Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 128148

Large Goods Vehicle Drivers: Facilities

Tabled: 17 April 2026
Answered: 23 April 2026

Question

Joe Morris

LabourHexham

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

Keir Mather
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...

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