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About DfT
The Department for Transport's objective is to oversee the delivery of a reliable, safe and secure transport system that responds efficiently to the needs of individuals and business whilst safeguarding our environment.
The following organisation chart illustrates how the Department is structured to manage its responsibilities:
Organisation chart - 12 May 2006 (PDF 719 Kb)
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOI Act) came into force on 1 January 2005 and aims to make information held by public authorities more accessible to the public and allows individuals and companies to request a wide variety of material. DfT's Freedom of Information section summarises our request handling procedures and information released in response to FOI requests.
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- How the DfT works
The Department for Transport was set up to provide a stronger focus on delivering the Government's transport strategy. Our role is to set strategy and policy context, and to manage relationships with the delivery agencies.
- The ministerial team
Biographical details and responsibilities of DfT ministers. The section also includes speeches and statements, an introduction to policies and details about DfT Bills before Parliament.
- DfT media responses and media coverage reports
Responses from the Department to recent transport press coverage and monthly media analysis reports.
- Transport strategy
DfT's policy is to deliver a modern, safe, reliable transport system. In addition to consultations and Regulatory Impact Assessments, information is also available on the Transport and Works Act, Transport Policy, Multi-Modal Studies and Transport Direct.
- Jobs
Information about the DfT's recruitment policies and a list of current vacancies.
- Diversity
Information about the various diversity policies and strategies in place at the DfT.
- Procurement and Public Private Partnerships
Information relating to the DfT's procurement policies and the Public Private Partnership scheme.
- Frequently asked questions
Straightforward answers to common questions about transport.
- Legal Services Directorate
Information and recruitment details regarding the Department's Legal Services Directorate.
- DfT corporate publications
Annual reports, expenditure plans and summary documents.
- Information for passengers and stakeholders
Links, guidance and advice for passengers, local authorities, parents, teachers and schools on how the transport system works, safety and security issues and how stakeholders can contribute.
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Press releases
Links to current and archived news releases from the Department for Transport. Published: 18 October 2005.
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DfT publications database
Use the Publications Database to find information about publications issued by the Department since its formation in May 2002, and to order copies of these or locate them on the web.
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Agency and transport links
A list of other informative web sites belonging to the Department for Transport and its agencies. Published: 19 September 2003. Modified: 6 December 2005.
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Green Public Private Partnerships
Guidance on how to include environmental issues in developing and managing PPP/PFI projects. Published 30 August 2002.
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Help us to put things right: our complaints procedure
This guidance explains how members of the public may make a complaint if they are dissatisfied with DfT service delivery or administrative practices. Published: 1 October 2002. Modified: 14 February 2005.
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