Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 2
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In the past, the Department for Transport argued that the haulage sector itself was primarily...
Conclusion
In the past, the Department for Transport argued that the haulage sector itself was primarily responsible for addressing driver recruitment and retention. The unprecedented nature of the recent crisis led the Government to take a different tack. That change was welcome. However, the Government’s piecemeal approach has involved a range of limited and/or temporary measures. Government intervention also gives the impression that the issue of driver shortages is for the Government alone to fix. Whilst the Government has a role to play, this is a private sector industry, and we believe the private sector needs to put its own house in order.
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21
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
We welcome the Committee’s steer on the central role for industry in ensuring a resilient workforce in the road freight sector and putting in place the conditions and facilities that will support recruitment and retention. It is right that many of the key issues including pay, modernising working practices and investment in facilities are for industry to lead. The Government will continue to work with industry to make improvements for the long term and consider the need for short term mitigations.