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Interministerial Group for Transport Matters Communiqu茅: 9 December 2021

Updated 18 April 2024

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皇冠体育app Interministerial Group for Transport met on 9 December 2021 by video conference. 皇冠体育app meeting was chaired by Baroness Vere of Norbiton, Minister for Devolution.

皇冠体育app attending ministers were from the:

  • UK Government: Baroness Vere of Norbiton
  • Northern Ireland Executive: Nichola Mallon MLA, Minister for Infrastructure
  • Scottish Government: Graeme Dey MSP, Minister for Transport
  • Welsh Government: Lee Waters MS, Deputy Minister for Climate Change

皇冠体育app chair welcomed all attendees to the meeting.

皇冠体育app discussions focused on the matters surrounding the availability of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers.

Baroness Vere detailed the actions government has taken to address the issues and all ministers discussed how the situation was affecting their respective jurisdictions.

皇冠体育app discussions covered topics including:

  • the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on the HGV industry
  • driver training and testing
  • lorry parking facilities
  • attracting new entrants to the sector
  • engagement with the haulage industry

Ministers agreed to continue sharing information and ideas and to seek opportunities to collaborate to develop solutions and ensure consistency of approach.

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