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High Speed Rail
Sale of Trust Ports in England and Wales - Consultation on revised criteria
Sustainable framework for UK aviation
DSA searches for casual hire sites for module one motorcycle test
To improve access for those candidates who have to travel long distances to take the module one test, DSA is looking for additional casual hire sites.
Story by Driving Standards Agency, 17 June 2011
DSA reminds motorcycle test candidates to wear appropriate clothing
DSA is reminding learner motorcyclists to wear suitable clothing when they take their module one and two motorcycle tests.
Story by Driving Standards Agency, 16 June 2011
Fees for HGV and PSV testing and operator licensing for 2011
Consultation concerning fees for HGV and PSV testing and operator licensing for 2011.
Consultation by Department for Transport, 16 June 2011
Public Consultation on the future design of the National Travel Survey
Consultation on design of National Travel Survey asking for suggestions on methodology, reducing size of questionnaire and ways of lowering costs.
Consultation by Department for Transport, 9 June 2011
Call for Evidence: NATS Government share ownership
Call for evidence on whether the Government should sell all, part or none of its 49% shareholding in NATS, formerly the National Air Traffic Services
Consultation by Department for Transport, 8 June 2011
Consultation on the implementation of the transport elements of the Renewable Energy Directive
Consultations on implementing the EU directive which requires that 10% of energy used in UK transport should come from renewable sources by 2020
Consultation by Department for Transport, 7 June 2011
Public Bodies Bill – Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC): Seeking Views and evidence with regard to potential successor arrangements
Consultation on the possible successor arrangements to the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee
Consultation by Department for Transport, 7 June 2011
Drivers urged to THINK! biker in bid to cut road deaths
A new THINK! campaign to help cut the number of motorcyclists killed and injured on Britain’s roads began today.
Press release by Department for Transport, 17 June 2011
Rail passengers to benefit from 1,200 new carriages
Rail Minister Theresa Villiers today announced the next stage in a plan to build around 1,200 new rail carriages.
Press release by Department for Transport, 16 June 2011
Transport statistics: quarterly bus statistics - Q1 2011
The Department for Transport has today published Transport Statistics.
Press release by Department for Transport, 16 June 2011
Ministers launch second phase of Humber Bridge Review
Transport Minister and Economic Secretary to the Treasury today launched second phase of the Government’s Humber Bridge review.
Press release by Department for Transport, 14 June 2011
Millions saved on facilities management
• Transport agencies to save more than £9m over contract lifetime • Four year contract with services, maintenance and building group
Press release by Driving Standards Agency, 14 June 2011
Transport Statistics: Port Provisional Statistics: Q1 2011 and 2010 summary
This release presents provisional ports statistics.
Press release by Department for Transport, 9 June 2011
More London boroughs sign up for street works permit schemes
A scheme giving councils greater power to co-ordinate works on their roads will extend into a further seven London boroughs.
Press release by Department for Transport, 9 June 2011
Policy on service areas and other roadside facilities on motorways and all-purpose trunk roads in England
Written statement by Mike Penning MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Statement by Mike Penning MP, 22 June 2011
Review of government support for maritime training scheme
Written statement by Mike Penning MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Statement by Mike Penning MP, 22 June 2011
Thameslink Rolling Stock
Written Statement by the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Statement by The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, 16 June 2011
Chiltern Railway – Penalty under S57A of the Railways Act 1993 (as amended)
Written Statement by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Statement by Norman Baker MP, 16 June 2011
EU Transport Council - 14 June 2011
Written Statement by the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Statement by The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, 14 June 2011
Speech at the Aviation Club Lunch
Speech by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
Speech by The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, 9 June 2011
Use of No 32 (The Royal) Squadron by the Royal Household
Written Statement by the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Statement by The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, 9 June 2011
