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Covid-19: Food Delivery Drivers

Monday 18 May 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Barry Sheerman asked about the safety of food delivery drivers, highlighting concerns over young drivers aged 16 operating while using mobile phones.
  • The Minister stated that the Government would be concerned about such incidents involving delivery drivers.
  • Detailed guidance has been issued in conjunction with BEIS to ensure workers have necessary equipment for safe work.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Barry Sheerman Lab Huddersfield
Employment
Context

Discussions on protecting the welfare and safety of food delivery drivers have been ongoing between Cabinet colleagues.

Question

There is growing evidence that children as young as 16 with provisional licences are making deliveries while holding a mobile phone with Google Maps. This is dangerous, leading to reports of serious injuries and fatalities. Is the Minister aware?

Answer from Rachel Maclean

The Government would be concerned by such incidents. The safety of delivery drivers is paramount, and detailed guidance has been issued in conjunction with BEIS to ensure workers have necessary equipment for safe work.

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