Large Goods Vehicle Drivers: Females

(asked on 27th October 2021) - View Source

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to increase the number of women in the workforce within the HGV industry.


Answered by
Trudy Harrison Portrait
Trudy Harrison
This question was answered on 4th November 2021

The Government is aware of the demographic imbalances in the HGV driver workforce including the lack of women drivers, under 25s and drivers from ethnic minorities. Addressing these issues and creating a workforce that will better reflect society will be key to permanently solving the driver shortage.

This will be for the industry to lead but the Government will continue to support where it can, such as through the investment of £32.5 million in roadside facilities for HGV drivers, announced in the Spending Review. In addition, the Department will continue to engage with key stakeholders regarding improving the accessibility of facilities for women drivers and increasing the provision of overnight lorry parking.

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