UK Supply Chains 2022-06-30
2022-06-30
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Q1
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The questioner met with Rick Bromley, who runs a road haulage business in his constituency, expressing concerns about the impact of rising fuel prices on the industry.
I recently met Rick Bromley, who runs a road haulage business in my constituency. He is concerned about the impact of rising fuel prices on the industry and the uncertainty that such prices are creating. What assessment have the Minister and the Department made of the sustainability of the haulage sector given the current uncertainties?
We recognise that increased operating costs due to global factors affecting fuel prices are impacting businesses. We have taken steps such as cutting fuel duty by 5p in the spring and instructing the Competition and Markets Authority to review competition in the fuel retail market.
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Assessment & feedback
The questioner specifically asked for an assessment of the sustainability of the haulage sector, but the answer did not provide a detailed analysis or specific measures addressing this concern.
Response accuracy
Q2
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The questioner is concerned about the impact of rising fuel prices on the road haulage industry and its sustainability under current uncertainties.
What assessment have the Minister and the Department made of the sustainability of the haulage sector given the current uncertainties?
We recognise that increased operating costs due to global factors affecting fuel prices are impacting businesses. We have taken steps such as cutting fuel duty by 5p in the spring and instructing the Competition and Markets Authority to review competition in the fuel retail market.
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Assessment & feedback
The questioner specifically asked for an assessment of the sustainability of the haulage sector, but the answer did not provide a detailed analysis or specific measures addressing this concern.
Response accuracy
Q3
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The Government has allowed supply chains to deteriorate, leading to business closures and impacts on families due to the cost of living crisis. The Secretary of State has not met with the Mayor of London to agree a long-term funding deal for Transport for London.
Throughout this, the Secretary of State has been missing in action. He refused to meet the Mayor of London to agree a long-term funding deal for Transport for London and did nothing to halt last week's rail strikes, instead attacking workers with legitimate grievances. Will the Minister get a grip on the transport chaos?
This Department has taken 33 measures praised by Logistics UK. We have a firm grip on the transport network, and we are seeing results.
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Assessment & feedback
The questioner specifically asked about meeting with the Mayor of London and resolving rail strikes, but the answer did not address these specific issues.
Response accuracy