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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Transport Update

20 June 2022 · Department for Transport

Proposed by Trudy Harrison Con Copeland

Transport

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At a glance

Key points

  • Government is seeking industry views on reforming the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) levy
  • Consultation focuses on two proposals: restructuring the HGV levy to reflect environmental performance and clarifying foreign HGV liability
  • Public consultation will run for four weeks from publication on the Department for Transport website

Issue summary

The government is seeking industry views on reforming the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) levy which has been suspended since August 2020.

Action requested

The consultation seeks feedback on two proposals: restructuring the HGV levy to reflect environmental performance and clarifying foreign HGV liability for major roads. The public consultation will run for four weeks from publication on the Department for Transport website.

Key facts

  • The HGV levy has been suspended since 1 August 2020.
  • Consultation seeks views until 31 July 2023.
  • Two proposals: environmental performance-based restructuring and foreign HGV liability clarification.
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