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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport
  • Local partnership ensures driving test service in Angus continues

    Driving tests will continue to be available in Arbroath and Forfar following an agreement to offer tests from 2 local supermarkets.

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

  • Truck trials to drive down carbon from freight

    Trials of carbon-cutting trucks are set for support from government.

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

  • New proposals to tackle crimes at sea

    International Maritime Organization agrees proposal to develop guidelines addressing concerns related sea crimes.

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

  • Highways Agency and Network Rail fire risk audit reports

    An update on the Highways Agency and Network Rail fire risk audit reports.

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

  • Driving tests return to Southend

    Driving test candidates in Southend-on-Sea benefit from a better local service as DSA brings practical driving tests back to the town.

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

  • New safety helmet ratings published ahead of easter bank holiday

    Fourteen extra motorcycle helmet ratings from SHARP have been published.

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

  • Motoring agencies business plans for 2012 to 2013

    Publication of the business plans and performance frameworks for the Highways Agency and the Department for Transport’s motoring agencies.

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

  • Driving Standards Agency begins the next phase of taking testing to the customer

    Asking the Driving Standards Agency to consider using more local premises for practical car driving tests.

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

  • More driving test candidates to benefit from better local services

    Driving test candidates are set to benefit from a more convenient service as a trial exploring a new approach to test delivery is extended.

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

  • Better local services for driving test candidates in the Glasgow area

    Driving test candidates in the Glasgow area are set to benefit from a more convenient service.

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

  • Better local services for driving test candidates in the Kettering area

    Driving tests candidates in the Kettering area are set to benefit from a more convenient service.

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

  • Better local services for driving test candidates in the Manchester area

    Driving tests candidates in the Manchester area are set to benefit from a more convenient service.

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

  • Better local services for driving test candidates in the Watford area

    Driving test candidates in the Watford area are set to benefit from a more convenient service.

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

  • Better local services for driving test candidates in the Worcester area

    Driving test candidates in the Worcester area are set to benefit from a more convenient service.

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

  • 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