Home Office Minister Damian Hinds says the government have provided an "unprecedented" amount of support for UK industry but "ultimately" HGV drivers are a private-sector activity.
He stresses government short-term interventions highlight how important they are but they simply need more people "attracted" to the industry.
Report by Edwardst.
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