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Written question asked by Alex Mayer (Labour) on Monday, 16 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 June 2025. It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Traffic Commissioners

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department is taking steps to introduce formal tribunal rules for traffic commissioner tribunal functions.

Answer

I understand the important role that the Traffic Commissioners perform with regards to the licensing and regulation of the HGV and PSV industries, and road-user safety.

My Department are currently considering a range of reform options aiming to ensure that the powers and functions of Traffic Commissioners remain robust and effective. The introduction of formal tribunal rules will form part of these considerations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
60268
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Traffic Commissioners
Link
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