Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 December 2004. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Monday, 20 December 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans the Government has to bring forward proposals to include heavy goods vehicle drivers as a shortage occupation for the purposes of work permit arrangements; and if he will make a statement. - Including fact that there are no plans to include heavy goods vehicle drivers as a shortage occupation.

Answer: Mr. Chope: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans the Government have to bring forward proposals to include heavy goods vehicle drivers as a shortage occupation for the purposes of work permit arrangements; and if he will make a statement. [202111] Mr. Browne: There are no plans to include heavy goods vehicle drivers as a shortage occupation. Such posts do not normally meet the criteria of the work permit arrangements.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 202111; 428 c1505W;428 c1503W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Large goods vehicle drivers Occupations Vacancies Skilled workers Work permits
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk