Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment his Department has made about the adequacy of (a) wages and (b) facilities including (i) overnight parking, (ii) truck stops and (iii) service station amenities for HGV drivers in transit.

The Government is aware that levels of HGV driver pay are rising and some operators are offering more options for flexible working and varied working patterns. It is estimated that gross weekly median wages for HGV drivers have increased by 8% between 2019 and 2021, more than thegross weekly median wages for all UK employees.

We’re committed to improving facilities for HGV drivers – with plans for investment in improving roadside facilities in England. Details will be published in the coming months.