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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport
  • Modernisation of the coastguard service

    Announces an extension in the response period for a consultation on proposals to modernise the coastguard service.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Owen Paterson and Mike Penning visit to Bangor Coastguard Centre

    Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Owen Paterson with Shipping Minister Mike Penning MP during a visit to Bangor Coastguard Centre in Bangor during the consultation period regarding the coastguard provision in the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Highways Agency co-operative systems industry day

    Explains that government's priority is to help rather than hinder the growth and development of new industry.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chamber of Shipping annual dinner

    Outlining steps being taken in the maritime industry.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Officer cadet award 2011

    Karley Smith, Third Officer with Sealion Shipping and 2011 Officer Trainee of the Year, discusses her training experiences.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Drivers' medical standards

    Announcement of a consultation on proposals for changes to the driver medical standards.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Consultation on amendments to driver medical standards on eyesight, epilepsy and diabetes

    Road Safety Minister Mike Penning announces consultation on amendments to driver medical standards on eyesight, epilepsy and diabetes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Listening to Industry workshop

    Explaining the key projects, programmes and practical steps being undertaken to improve the freight sector.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK and Irish Ministers agree reform for funding of Irish Lights

    Reform agreed for funding of Irish Lights.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The closure of the Driving Standards Agency office in Cardiff

    Following a review of operations, the DSA has decided to close its area office at Caradog House in Cardiff.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The funding of the Commissioners of Irish Lights

    The Secretary of State for Transport and Irish Transport Minister are aiming for the Commissioners of Irish Lights to become self-financing.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Application of Part 3 of the Equality Act to ships and hovercraft

    Publishing a consultation for implementing Part 3 of the Equality Act 2010 dealing with discrimination, victimisation and harassment on ships and hovercraft.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Uninsured drivers face new crackdown

    Under new powers it will be an offence to keep an uninsured vehicle, rather than just to drive when uninsured.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New speed camera rules to improve transparency

    In future, local authorities and police will have to publish full information about speed cameras.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Motorcycle testing set for overhaul

    On-road test proposed for motor cyclists.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Motorcycle testing

    Motorcycle testing review interim report published identifying a set of changes to current motorcycle testing.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Modernisation of coastguard services

    We have launched a consultation on proposals to modernise the coastguard service.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Advanced Motorists annual lunch speech

    Discusses drink and drug driving and future government plans to combat it use.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government support for the maritime industry and light dues update

    Announcing that following the spending review the government will not increase light dues for the next 3 years.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New road safety evaluation website launched

    New website to assist road safety practitioners created.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government