Petition Include HGV training to the Government backed 24+ Advanced Learning Loans.

To expand the 24+ advanced learning government backed loan to cover HGV license acquisition. There is currently a shortage of 45-50,000 drivers in the UK. Other industries are benefiting from the loan but not an industry that can create 50,000 jobs & whereby the loan could be paid back quickly.

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Driver shortage- http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/oct/25/lorry-driver-shortage-christmas-deliveries-road-haulage-association

Courses covered: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/advanced-learner-loans-qualifications-catalogue

Ave pay for Class 1 (HGV 1) Driver £28,362 PA
http://www.totaljobs.com/salary-checker/average-class-1-driver-salary

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Date closed 3 May 2017
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