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Large Goods Vehicle Drivers: Visas

Asked by Mr Joshua ReynoldsLiberal DemocratDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 17 November 2025UIN 89320

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had recent discussions with his EU counterparts on establishing sector-specific mobility arrangements for UK professional drivers engaged in international (a) freight and (b) passenger transport.

Answered by Keir Mather

There have been no recent discussions with the EU regarding sector-specific mobility arrangements for UK road freight and coach drivers. The Government will continue to listen to concerns raised by sectors affected by existing rules and will advocate for British citizens abroad.

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