Written question asked by Christopher Pincher (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 21 September 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 23 September 2022. It was answered by Lucy Frazer (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 September 2022 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

M42: Large Goods Vehicle Drivers

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to improve facilities for HGV drivers on the M42, including around Tamworth.

Answer

The Government recognises the importance of ensuring hauliers have access to appropriate services and facilities.

That is why we are investing £52.5 million in roadside facilities in England for HGV drivers on the road. The funding will go towards supporting operators to make improvements such as improving security, sanitary and eating facilities as well as possibly increasing parking spaces for lorry drivers.

We have commissioned a ‘National Lorry Parking Survey’ which commenced in January 2022 and will be used as our primary evidence base to understand what improvements are most needed and where they are needed. The M42 including the area around Tamworth is included in this survey and its output will be used to set criteria for government funding. In addition, once published, the Survey will be available to support planning applications for new lorry parking.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 53376
Session: 2022-23
Subjects: Large goods vehicle drivers Standards M42
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

M42: Large Goods Vehicle Drivers

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