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Debate between Graham Stuart and Guy Opperman
Thursday 16th May 2024

(1 year ago)

Commons Chamber
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Guy Opperman Portrait Guy Opperman
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The hon. Gentleman might not be aware of the recent consultation to reduce the age requirement for bus and HGV drivers from 21 to 18, and I encourage him to speak to the Department for Work and Pensions. We are working closely with the relevant Ministers at DWP to have sector-based work academies and skills boot camps, to encourage greater participation by drivers.

Graham Stuart Portrait Graham Stuart (Beverley and Holderness) (Con)
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4. If he will fund exploratory rail studies on passenger numbers through the local transport fund.