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Recommendation 1

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A lack of HGV drivers has concerned Government and industry for more than a decade.

Conclusion
A lack of HGV drivers has concerned Government and industry for more than a decade. Too few people want to work in the sector, and the retention rate for those who become drivers is low. The covid-19 pandemic exacerbated those trends, turning a chronic problem into an acute one. The acute shortage may now be abating, but it is unclear whether progress and capacity will be sustained.
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Government Response

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