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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport
  • Sun, sea and motorcycle crashes: why summer bikers should consider refresher lessons

    Motorcycle safety article by Stephen Hammond, first appearing in The Sunday Times website, 21 July 2013.

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

  • Go ahead for two new road schemes in the Midlands

    Junction 19 of the M1 and the A45 and A46 Tollbar End junction are going to be upgraded.

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

  • HGV Road User Levy Bill

    Significantly fewer vehicles will be paying more than £300 a year extra when the HGV road user levy is introduced than previously stated.

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

  • Motorists in Northern Ireland to be given greater choice and improved services

    Roads Minister Stephen Hammond sets out proposals for better and quicker services for Northern Ireland motorists.

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

  • The government’s plan for the UK’s road network

    Speech given at the Westminster Energy, Environment and Transport Forum event.

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

  • Motoring services strategy

    New commercial model for the Vehicle Certification Agency.

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

  • The Dartford-Thurrock river crossing charging scheme order and the road user charging schemes regulations

    Dartford-Thurrock river crossing to implement charging scheme order as road user charging schemes agreed.

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

  • Annual update on Crossrail 2013

    Crossrail project review.

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

  • Motorcycle manoeuvre testing to remain off-road following review

    Off-road manoeuvre test is safer and cheaper review concludes.

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

  • Motorcycle Test Review

    Conclusion of the Motorcycle Test Review.

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

  • Improvements to drink-drive rehab scheme

    The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has announced changes to the drink drive rehabilitation scheme (DDRS).

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

  • Driving Standards Agency launches consultation on a reform of the regulatory framework for Approved Driving Instructors

    DSA are seeking views on improving the way that people qualify to become driving instructors.

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

  • Driving instructor qualification set for overhaul

    Plans to improve the qualification process for driving instructors have been announced by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond.

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

  • Improving services for motorists

    Motoring services such as driving tests and goods vehicle testing are going to be provided by a single agency.

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

  • DfT motoring services strategy

    Announcing that a single agency will be providing motoring testing and standards services.

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

  • Institution of Civil Engineers 'State of the nation report' launch

    Discussing roads, transport strategy and the devolution of transport.

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

  • Independent Transport Commission Annual Lecture introductory address

    Discussing innovations in transport including high speed rail, Crossrail and the use of biofuels.

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

  • EU Transport Council 17 June 2013

    Summarising general approaches agreed on proposals for the rail system, roadside inspections, aviation reporting and marine equipment.

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

  • EU Transport Council 6 June 2013

    A summary of the agenda for the final Transport Council of the Irish Presidency on Monday 10 June.

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

  • Drink drive and lose your car

    Conviction consequences THINK! drink-drive campaign launched.

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