6. Debate on the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee Report: 'A new direction for HGV Drivers — Addressing HGV drivers shortages and related supply chain Issues'

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:48 pm on 23 March 2022.

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Photo of Carolyn Thomas Carolyn Thomas Labour 4:48, 23 March 2022

Yes, I did actually say that, that we've been campaigning for years. I remember Brynle from Cilcain, and I remember him taking part in that dispute as well, before he became an AM.

I was actually going to go on to say, as well, that these rest stops are so important. I was just going to suggest that, perhaps, for the ease of drivers who continuously drive across borders, this should be included in one UK-wide map. If mapping of facilities in England is currently taking place, as I believe is happening by an agency, could Welsh Government ask them to extend it to cover Wales at the same time to save time and money? If we want drivers to be retained in this industry, then we must act quickly and I trust that the Welsh Government will do so. Thank you.