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<p>The resilience of our Supply Chains is a key priority for the Government. We have
already put in place a raft of measures to deal with the extraordinary set of circumstances
brought on by the pandemic and the global economy rebounding.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>These
include:</p><ul><li><p>increasing HGV testing capacity by 90% to help get new drivers
into the sector quickly;</p></li><li><p>extending cabotage rights;</p></li><li><p>making
available bootcamp places to train up to 5,000 HGV drivers, and</p></li><li><p>making
available temporary visas for poultry workers and butchers.</p></li></ul><p><strong>
</strong></p><p>In October, the Prime Minister appointed Sir Dave Lewis to advise
HM Government on supply chains and to identify both immediate improvements and any
necessary long-term changes. He has spoken with over 100 businesses from across 14
sectors since his appointment. In order that we can continue to monitor supply chain
risks and coordinate work across government, we have also established a new Supply
Chains Unit within the Cabinet Office.</p><p> </p>
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