HGV Driver Shortages Waste Collections 2021-07-19
2021-07-19
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There is a shortage of HGV drivers, which has impacted the staffing levels for waste-collection vehicles. Local authorities are facing challenges due to this issue.
What recent discussions has he had with Cabinet colleagues on the effect on local authority waste collections of HGV driver shortages?
We are working across Government and with the waste sector to better understand the issues facing waste-collection vehicle staffing levels. We have already taken action on HGV driver shortages, including by ramping up vocational test capacity and funding apprenticeships.
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The specific impact on local authority waste collections was not addressed with details or commitments.
We Are Working Across Government
Working With The Industry
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Urbaser, a company contracted for waste management, is under scrutiny due to poor service delivery in the constituencies of Greg Clark. A previous meeting was held between the Minister and Greg Clark.
The Minister has met with me to discuss Urbaser's poor performance. Will he update my constituents on what action he has taken since our meeting so that we can see a rapid improvement to their service?
Following our meeting, I have written to Urbaser to ask how it intends to address the concerns that he has relayed. I urge it to use every tool at its disposal to meet its contractual commitments and look forward to working with him to monitor this situation.
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No specific timeline or concrete actions were provided for rapid improvement of services.
It Is Something That We Take Extremely Seriously
I Urge It To Use Every Tool At Its Disposal
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