Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 3
3
Paragraph: 22
We want to see greater ambition, which means the introduction of a coherent strategic plan.
Recommendation
We want to see greater ambition, which means the introduction of a coherent strategic plan. In the five years since our predecessor Committee examined this issue, the sector has failed to solve its own problems. Little to no improvement has been made on a whole range of important issues. The Government must force the pace and end years of industry inertia.
Paragraph Reference:
22
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.