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From The Rt Hon Sir Mike Penning
  • National Policy Statement for ports: 24 October 2011

    Publication of the National Policy Statement for ports in England and Wales.

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

  • Reminding children to THINK!

    New THINK! campaign to help children stay safe on the roads launches.

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

  • Module 1 bike tests to be offered in Shetlands

    Learner riders in the Shetlands will now be able to take both parts of the motorcycle test without leaving the islands.

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

  • Consultation on high volume semi-trailers

    Operational trial of longer semi-trailers in order to gather practical evidence after consultation.

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

  • £33 million boost for hauliers with longer lorries trial

    Hauliers to be allowed to use longer trailers under plans to boost growth.

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

  • Government secures £50 million boost towards A5-M1 link road in Bedfordshire

    A5-M1 link road construction could be brought forward to 2014.

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

  • Maritime Incident Response Group

    Maritime Incident Response Group to be replaced by alternative arrangements to run at no funding cost to the public.

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

  • Maritime and Coastguard Agency business plan

    Announces publication of the MCA's 2011 to 2012 business plan.

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

  • Changes to European rules on motorcycle type approval

    Consultation on new European regulation on motorcycles, 3 wheeled vehicles and quadricycles launched.

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

  • Flying the flag for Merchant Navy Day

    Merchant Navy Day celebrated at Department for Transport.

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

  • Speed camera information now available

    Speed camera information published by 75 local authorities showing accident and casualty rates.

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  • Further consultation on Dover privatisation plans

    Minister requests further information on the impact of Port of Dover privatisation plans.

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

  • Online directory of driving instructors launched

    A free online service making it easy for learner drivers to find qualified instructors in their area has been launched.

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

  • City of Liverpool cruise terminal

    Written statement by Mike Penning MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.

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

  • Government consults on Liverpool cruise plans

    The City of Liverpool Cruise Terminal could change the way it operates under new consultation proposals.

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

  • Charges at the Dartford-Thurrock river crossing

    Written statement by Mike Penning MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.

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

  • Dartford-Thurrock river crossing improvements

    Dartford-Thurrock river crossing improvements announced and charges suspension announced.

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

  • Dumbarton leads the way in trial to bring driving tests closer to candidates

    Driving tests in Dumbarton are being evaluated as part of a national trial to provide a more local service for driving test candidates.

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

  • Plans to take driving tests closer to candidates

    Driving test candidates could benefit from a local service as the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) trials a new approach to providing tests.

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

  • Driving tests set to return to the Trowbridge area

    Driving tests in Wiltshire are being evaluated as part of a national trial to provide a more local service for driving test candidates.

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