Speeches

Mr Gregory Campbell – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Transport

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Mr Gregory Campbell on 2014-03-26.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will take steps to ensure people who are currently employed by the Driver and Vehicle Agency receive training to enable them to take up local posts in other Government departments and public bodies..

Stephen Hammond

Department for Transport officials are working with those in Northern Ireland to support any Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) staff who might need to learn new skills to secure alternative employment. An initial meeting has taken place to discuss the details. Officials will continue to work together to ensure appropriate support is given to staff at the DVA during the transition period.