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Large Goods Vehicle Drivers: Immigration Controls

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions have taken place with EU counterparts to discuss exemptions or streamlined processes for UK HGV drivers under the Entry/Exit System.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Answering body
Department for Transport
Tabled
28 Nov 2025
Target answer date
2 Dec 2025
Answer
3 Dec 2025 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 28 Nov 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions have taken place with EU counterparts to discuss exemptions or streamlined processes for UK HGV drivers under the Entry/Exit System.

  2. 2 Dec 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 3 Dec 2025

    Answer published

    EES is being implemented by the EU to improve border security. Ultimately, any exemptions or amendments to Schengen rules, which EES will reinforce, are a matter for Member States and the EU. Whilst the UK Government is making every effort to engage with ...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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