Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Martyn Day and Andrew Stephenson

Thursday 3rd February 2022 Commons Chamber

[The Minister of State, Department for Transport (Andrew Stephenson)]

Ministers have been in frequent contact with transport operators and industry regarding supply chain disruptions.

[Martyn Day]

The Road Haulage Association estimates a shortfall of some 85,000 drivers, affecting supply chains, retailers and the wider economy, while the Government’s short-length temporary visa scheme has been unfit for purpose, with only 200 visas having been issued. Given the scale of the problem, the industry is asking for a 12-month visa for heavy goods vehicle drivers. Will the Minister confirm whether that is being considered?

[Andrew Stephenson]

The Government have taken decisive action on the HGV driver shortage, with 32 short, medium and long-term interventions. We have more than doubled the number of tests available for HGV drivers in a normal week from 1,500 weekly appointments pre-covid to 3,200 in a normal week now. I am pleased to hear from industry bodies that their current assessment is that the shortfall in drivers is lessening.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Martyn Day and Andrew Stephenson

Tuesday 30th April 2019 Commons Chamber

[Andrew Stephenson]

I will of course join my hon. Friend in congratulating those involved in the opening of the new UK Hydrographic Office headquarters in her constituency. It is a world-class natural asset. The UKHO is working with local partners to scope the feasibility of developing a marine geospatial innovation centre in Taunton, and it plays a key role in the south-west’s local industrial strategy.

[Martyn Day (Linlithgow and East Falkirk) (SNP)]

15. What plans he has to hold discussions with trades union representatives on increasing workers’ rights.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Martyn Day and Andrew Stephenson

Wednesday 6th July 2016 Commons Chamber

[Andrew Stephenson (Pendle) (Con)]

2. What discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on the outcome of the EU referendum.

[Martyn Day (Linlithgow and East Falkirk) (SNP)]

3. What discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on the effect of the outcome of the EU referendum on Scotland.