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From The Rt Hon Sir Mike Penning
  • Bury driving test centre to re-open

    The practical driving test centre in Bury, Lancashire, is due to re-open on 30 March following repairs and improvement works.

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

  • Light dues

    General Lighthouse Authorities light dues costs frozen for 2012.

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

  • Drivers urged to THINK BIKER

    A £1.2 million THINK! campaign urging drivers to see the person behind the motorcycle helmet has been launched by Minister Mike Penning.

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

  • Government Car and Despatch Agency: delivering greater efficiency and reform

    Government Car and Despatch Agency's costs to be reduced by a third, including a 50% fleet reduction.

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

  • More than half of all motorists use DVLA’s digital service

    DVLA releases figures that show over half a million motorists used its digital service to tax their vehicle or declare it off the road.

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

  • Driving tests return to Warrington

    The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is bringing driving tests back to Warrington as part of a trial to give a local service for candidates.

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

  • Search and rescue helicopters: 8 February 2012

    Contracts awarded to Stornoway and Shetland with Bristow Helicopters Ltd and CHC Scotia Ltd to run search and rescue services.

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

  • Consultation on devolving local major transport schemes for the next spending review period

    Consultation for deciding new devolved prioritising and funding of local major transport schemes launched.

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

  • National Policy Statement for ports

    National Policy Statement for ports designated as National Policy Statement within the Planning Act 2008.

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

  • City of Liverpool Cruise Terminal

    An update on a proposal to alter the use of the city of Liverpool cruise terminal and Liverpool city council's repayment of grants.

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

  • A fairer deal for UK hauliers

    Plans for a lorry road user charging scheme to create a fairer deal for UK hauliers announced.

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

  • Charging heavy goods vehicles

    Consultation on proposed road user charging scheme for heavy goods vehicles launched.

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

  • Better testing for better drivers

    From 23 January 2012 the driving theory test will not use prepublished questions in a move to stop candidates learning answers by rote.

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

  • Review of government support for maritime training scheme

    The outcome of an independent review is that continuing government support for maritime training is required.

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

  • Electrically assisted pedal cycles

    Responses on closer alignment of European and GB rules published and Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle Regulations.

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

  • DVLA’s online service proves a festive hit on Christmas Day

    DVLA releases figures that show over 4,600 motorists taxed or declared their vehicle of the road on Christmas Day.

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

  • Government to establish expert panel on drug driving

    Drug driving expert panel created to consider the technical aspects of introducing a new offence of driving.

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

  • Government awards police forces £2.7 million to tackle motorway closures

    3D laser scanning technology to reduce motorway closures times.

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

  • Transport Minister sees what Mary Portas’ vision for the future of high streets will mean for Kettering

    Transport Minister Mike Penning visited Kettering to see what Mary Portas' vision for the high street will mean for the area.

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

  • Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency transformation agenda

    Consultation to transform the way that the DVLA delivers its services to customers launched.

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