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From The Rt Hon Sir Mike Penning
  • Minister of State visits Thompsons Animal Feeds Belfast

    The Minister of State for Northern Ireland Mike Penning visited Thompsons Animal Feeds today.

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

  • New traffic commissioners to be recruited

    Two new traffic commissioners will be recruited.

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

  • Minister of State Mike Penning visits Bangor Coastguard Station on his first official outing

    Minister of State Mike Penning MP today on his first external official engagement in Northern Ireland visited the Coast Guard Station in Bangor, Co Down.

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

  • Red Ensign flies for Merchant Navy Day

    UK's thirteenth Merchant Navy Day marked with Red Ensign flag flying over Department for Transport.

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

  • Alan Cook reappointed non-executive chairman of Highways Agency

    Alan Cook reappointed as non-executive chairman of the Highways Agency Board.

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

  • Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency: closing dates error

    Correction of a previous parliamentary question response regarding Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency office closures.

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

  • Vehicle Identity Check (VIC) scheme

    Future of the Vehicle Identity Check scheme consultation launched.

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

  • Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

    DVLA to modernise services saving £26 million a year.

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

  • Local authorities given further support to make roads safer

    Updated speed limit guidance published for consultation.

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

  • Taking testing to the customer

    Halfords Group PLC and Mantra Learning Limited buildings to partner in car driving test practicals.

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

  • Driving tests brought closer to home with partnership deal

    Driving tests could soon be available from branches of Halfords under plans announced by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning.

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

  • DVLA services to be transformed to benefit motorists

    Roads Minister Mike Penning gives the go-ahead for wide-ranging reforms to improve how DVLA works.

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

  • £15 million boost to improve cycle accident hotspots

    £15 million additional funding to tackle dangerous junctions for cyclists across the country.

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

  • New powers to protect learner drivers

    Driving instructors who pose a major threat to public safety face immediate suspension under new legislation put forward in Parliament.

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

  • Fixed penalty notices for careless driving

    Launch of consultation paper on changes to the treatment of penalties for careless driving and other motoring offences.

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

  • New penalties to tackle careless driving

    Consultation launched on proposals to target careless driving with fixed penalty notices.

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

  • DVLA response to the consultation on driver medical standards on eyesight and epilepsy

    DVLA publishes response to consultation proposals to amend the minimum medical standards for eyesight and epilepsy related to driving.

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

  • Business plan 2012-2016 for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency

    Publication of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency business plan for 2012 to 2016.

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

  • Revising the charging regime at the Dartford-Thurrock river crossing

    Announcing the department’s conclusions and actions regarding the charging regime at the Dartford-Thurrock river crossing.

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

  • Government Car and Despatch Agency business plan

    Announces publication of GCDA's business plan outlining services to be delivered, resources required and measures for assessing performance.

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