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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport
  • New powers to tackle drug driving

    A new law to make it easier for police to catch and convict drug drivers took effect today in England and Wales.

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

  • £3 million mapping project to transform road improvements and maintenance

    Department for Transport project with Ordnance Survey will deliver the next generation road mapping for England and Wales.

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

  • The fight against drug driving

    Robert Goodwill speaks about the law changes, THINK! campaigns, road ratings and innovation used in fighting drug driving.

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

  • £2.7 million boost for cycling in national parks

    Robert Goodwill announces winners of cycling ambition competition.

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

  • Regional airports asked to bid for up to £56 million funding for new routes over next 3 years

    Airports and airlines are being urged to bid for government funding of up to £17.5 million in the next year to help launch new routes.

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

  • Transport Secretary presses ahead with rail improvements in the north

    Patrick McLoughlin and Robert Goodwill met northern leaders to discuss ‘Northern Powerhouse’ plan.

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

  • Minister touches down at Luton Airport to see winter resilience plans

    Government working to ensure transport modes are prepared for severe weather.

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

  • Call for pharmacy teams to support drug drive campaign

    Pharmacy teams are being asked to help customers understand changes to drug driving legislation coming into force next year.

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

  • EU Transport Council: inclusion of Gibraltar in EU aviation legislation

    Summarises the outcomes of an EU Transport Council meeting, where the inclusion of Gibraltar in EU aviation legislation was discussed.

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

  • Petrol price signs on motorways

    Government plans signs on motorways to display service station fuel prices.

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

  • EU Transport Council: agenda for 3 December 2014

    Summarises items on the agenda including a debate on transport infrastructure and discussions about a single European sky regulation.

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

  • The next stage of the HS2 journey

    Robert Goodwill at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport HS2 conference, about the next stage of HS2.

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

  • Safeguarding consultation on proposed route of Crossrail 2

    Ten week consultation on protecting land for potential Crossrail 2 development.

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

  • Safeguarding direction for Crossrail 2

    Announcing the launch of consultation seeking views on an updated safeguarding direction for the proposed Crossrail 2 project.

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

  • Decision on New Forest Cycling Ambition project

    A decision has been made about the future of a grant to boost cycling in the New Forest.

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

  • Government launches new congestion-busting guidance

    Seven new traffic advisory leaflets to cut down on congestion and speed up the completion of road works.

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

  • Making road safety pay

    Discusses road safety figures and government initiatives.

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

  • Government funding secures Cornwall to London air link

    Department for Transport signs second public service obligation to protect Newquay to London Gatwick route.

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

  • Investment in the national transport infrastructure

    Speech about investment in the national transport infrastructure.

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

  • Cycling

    Cycling Delivery Plan consultation released.

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