Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to ensure the timely implementation of the HGV infrastructure strategy.

As committed to in Future of Freight: a long term plan, published in June 2022, the Department is developing a zero emission heavy goods vehicle (HGV) infrastructure strategy, for publication in early 2024.

The strategy will draw on the expertise of the Freight Council, the Freight Energy Forum, and industry stakeholders to set strategic direction and outline the respective roles and responsibilities of government and industry. Extensive stakeholder engagement will begin this summer, with the next Freight Energy Forum scheduled for 5 July.