Business of the House

Debate between Alex Mayer and Judith Cummins

Thursday 5th March 2026 Commons Chamber

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Judith Cummins)]

I call Alex Mayer.

[Alex Mayer (Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard) (Lab)]

Young coach drivers are severely limited in the distances they are allowed to drive. Trying to get to London from your constituency, Madam Deputy Speaker, they would only make it as far as Sheffield. The Government have recently closed a consultation on this issue. Could the Leader of the House let us know when we will get a response? It seems very strange that people of the same age are able to drive a 44-tonne lorry, but not a coach for any considerable distance.