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Written question asked by Jacob Collier (Labour) on Monday, 16 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 March 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Thursday, 19 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Large Goods Vehicles: Parking

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the shortage of secure HGV parking on the haulage industry.

Answer

The Department recognises that a shortage of secure HGV parking can have impacts on the haulage industry, including on driver welfare.

A national survey of lorry parking is underway which will provide a fresh baseline on the availability of secure lorry parking and HGV driver welfare provision. The 2026 survey is scheduled to be published in the autumn.

The survey was last conducted in 2022 and provided the evidence base for the design of the HGV Parking Matched Funding Grant Scheme. With industry, this scheme is delivering up to £35.7 million in joint investment to enhance truck stops across England. The Department has commissioned an independent evaluation of the scheme to consider its application and delivery process, the role of the scheme in improving lorry driver facilities, including security, in England and the impact of the site improvements for drivers. This analysis is underway and due to be finalised in Summer 2026.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
121164
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Freight Large goods vehicles Parking
Link
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