§ Lord Bradshawasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is their policy in regard to the provision of secure and adequately serviced overnight parking for heavy lorries. [HL5146]
§ Lord Davies of OldhamOur current policy is that provision of overnight parking for heavy lorries is primarily a matter for private sector developers and local planning authorities to take forward through normal planning procedures. In view of concerns about the lack of proper parking and other facilities for lorry drivers, my officials have met industry representatives and motorway service area operators. Operators are looking at ways they might improve facilities for lorry drivers at existing service areas. I have also asked my officials to investigate the feasibility of a jointly funded pilot scheme to address the needs of lorry drivers on roads off the motorway network.