Arrange the following sentences in a LOGICAL sequence:
1. But when it comes to companies that lack computer programmers, the government is far more sympathetic.
2. As a result, limited access to foreign talent is a common gripe of tech founders and venture capitalists.
3. And, demand for the latter has soared among British startups.
4. This is less inconsistent than it may seem.
5. An HGV driver takes between six and ten weeks to train; a competent coder several years.

5-3-2 forms a logical sequence as the "demand for latter" mentioned in 3 refers to the "coder" mentioned in 5. Sentence 2 mentions the result of this high demand.

The only option that has 5-3-2 as a sequence is B.

In this one, sentence 1 introduces the idea that the government is more understanding toward companies that need programmers. Sentence 4 then continues by stating "this is less inconsistent than it may seem", which sets up the discussion for the subsequent sentences which explains why it is not surprising.