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DfT: ministerial meetings, July to September 2022
Updated 16 December 2022
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| Minister | Date | Name of organisation or individual | Purpose of meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Shapps | 2022-07-05 | JCB | To discuss the government’s support for hydrogen following an interview Lord Bamford gave to the Daily Telegraph in which he criticised a lack of engagement from DfT |
| Grant Shapps | 2022-07-05 | Keith Williams, Steve Montgomery, Network Rail | So that the Secretary of State can manage the Government’s response and approach to ongoing industrial action on the railways |
| Grant Shapps | 2022-07-18 | Keith Williams, Steve Montgomery, Network Rail | So that the Secretary of State can manage the Government’s response and approach to ongoing industrial action on the railways |
| Grant Shapps | 2022-07-25 | Keith Williams, Steve Montgomery, Network Rail | So that the Secretary of State can manage the Government’s response and approach to ongoing industrial action on the railways |
| Grant Shapps | 2022-08-02 | Caerdav | to discuss General Aviation, aviation skills and recruitment |
| Grant Shapps | 2022-08-03 | Keith Williams, Steve Montgomery, Network Rail | So that the Secretary of State can manage the Government’s response and approach to ongoing industrial action on the railways |
| Grant Shapps | 2022-08-10 | Keith Williams, Steve Montgomery, Network Rail | So that the Secretary of State can manage the Government’s response and approach to ongoing industrial action on the railways |
| Grant Shapps | 2022-08-17 | Keith Williams, Steve Montgomery, Network Rail | So that the Secretary of State can manage the Government’s response and approach to ongoing industrial action on the railways |
| Anne-Marie Trevelyan | 2022-09-08 | Manchester Airport Group | To discuss readiness for Operation London Bridge |
| Anne-Marie Trevelyan | 2022-09-08 | Gatwick | To discuss readiness for Operation London Bridge |
| Anne-Marie Trevelyan | 2022-09-08 | Heathrow | To discuss readiness for Operation London Bridge |
| Anne-Marie Trevelyan | 2022-09-09 | Eurotunnel | To discuss readiness for Operation London Bridge |
| Anne-Marie Trevelyan | 2022-09-09 | Birmingham Airport | To discuss readiness for Operation London Bridge |
| Anne-Marie Trevelyan | 2022-09-09 | Eurostar | To discuss readiness for Operation London Bridge |
| Anne-Marie Trevelyan | 2022-09-09 | CAA/NATS | To discuss readiness for Operation London Bridge |
| Anne-Marie Trevelyan | 2022-09-14 | ASLEF | Introductory meeting |
| Anne-Marie Trevelyan | 2022-09-22 | RMT | Introductory meeting |
| Anne-Marie Trevelyan | 2022-09-30 | AMTRAK | To share experiences of significant infrastructure investments |
| Trudy Harrison | 2022-07-04 | Space Forge | Discussion on the benefits of manufacturing semiconductors in space, and upcoming space launch from UK soil in Cornwall |
| Trudy Harrison | 2022-07-05 | Aston Martin | Discussion of the upcoming consultation on the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate |
| Trudy Harrison | 2022-07-06 | Mark Pawsey MP and Constituent | Discussion on the mandating of cycling helmets |
| Trudy Harrison | 2022-07-07 | Virgin Orbit | Discussion on the progress of preparations for Virgin Orbit's satellite launch from Spaceport Cornwall later in 2022 |
| Trudy Harrison | 2022-07-08 | Tesla | To discuss the Zero Emission Mandate and how it will impact Tesla |
| Trudy Harrison | 2022-07-09 | Connected Kerb | To discuss the consumer experience regulations, specifically mandating contactless payment provision at chargepoints above 7.1kW. |
| Trudy Harrison | 2022-07-10 | Ford | To learn about Ford's latest safety and environmental technological developments and how they work alongside Government to bring their products to market |
| Trudy Harrison | 2022-07-11 | Aston Martin Lagonda; Bentley; McLaren; Rolls Royce (part of BMW); Briggs Automotive; Caterham; Ariel Motor Company; GTO Engineering; Morgan Motor Company; London Electric Vehicle Company; The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders | To discuss the impact of the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate on small volume manufacturers and to test potential derogations/exemptions with stakeholders. |
| Trudy Harrison | 2022-07-16 | Association of British Insurers | To discuss the Association of British Insurers' views on legislation around self-driving vehicles and e-scooters |
| Lucy Frazer | 2022-07-17 | EcoMatPro | To discuss technologies to accelerate railway construction |
| Robert Courts | 2022-07-04 | Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers | To discuss the successes of the Institute, their certifications and how they are part of the UK's maritime offer. |
| Robert Courts | 2022-07-05 | AGS Group, Airport Operators Association, Belfast International, Birmingham Airport, Bristol Airport, Civil Aviation Authority, Cardiff Airport, Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Edinburgh Airport, Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, Highlands and Islands Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport, Liverpool Airport, London City Airport, Luton Airport, Manchester Airport Group, NATS, Newcastle Airport, Regional and City Airports Group, Exeter Airport, Airlines UK, BARUK, British Airways, Eastern Airways, EasyJet, Jet2, JetBlue, Logan Air, Ryanair, TUI, Titan Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Wizz Air, DHL Ground Handling, DNATA, Menzies, Swissport | Fourth meeting of a strategic risk group established to address solutions to ongoing challenges within the Aviation sector including slots, engagement with international colleagues and industry background checks. |
| Robert Courts | 2022-07-05 | Menzies, Swissport, Dnata, WFS, DHL, GH London & Birmingham, ASC, Cobalt/Sky Handling, Stobart, CFL London, Jet2, Up and Away, ABM, Assured Aviation, | To introduce the Government's 22-point plan to tackle summer resilience |
| Robert Courts | 2022-07-06 | CLIA, Carnival UK, Fred Olsen Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean Group, MSC Cruises, SAGA | To receive an update from industry on resumption and Covid. To discuss Maritime 2050 Shipbuilding focus, sustainability and seafarer remuneration |
| Robert Courts | 2022-07-12 | Maersk | To discuss investment in green fuels and technologies, multi-modal logistics and Levelling Up |
| Robert Courts | 2022-07-12 | AGS Group, Airport Operators Association, Belfast International, Birmingham Airport, Bristol Airport, Civil Aviation Authority, Cardiff Airport, Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Edinburgh Airport, Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, Highlands and Islands Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport, Liverpool Airport, London City Airport, Luton Airport, Manchester Airport Group, NATS, Newcastle Airport, Regional and City Airports Group, Exeter Airport, Airlines UK, BARUK, British Airways, Eastern Airways, EasyJet, Jet2, JetBlue, Logan Air, Ryanair, TUI, Titan Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Wizz Air, DHL Ground Handling, DNATA, Menzies, Swissport | Fifth meeting of a strategic risk group established to address solutions to ongoing challenges within the Aviation sector including discussion relating to Industry Declaration. |
| Robert Courts | 2022-07-13 | Airlines UK | To discuss Sustainable Aviation Fuels and airspace modernisation. |
| Robert Courts | 2022-07-13 | BBC Panorama | To be interviewed on current aviation disruption with advice for travellers on how to plan for the upcoming season. |
| Robert Courts | 2022-07-13 | UK Chamber of Shipping, British Ports Association, UK Major Ports Group, Maritime UK, Nautilus, RMT | Third meeting of a small working group to support delivery of the Seafarer Protection 9-point plan to discuss Seafarer Welfare and Attractiveness of the UK Flag |
| Robert Courts | 2022-07-19 | Joby Aviation | To introduce the company and discuss Federal Aviation Administration, Civil Aviation Authority and manufacturing |
| Robert Courts | 2022-07-20 | AGS Group, Airport Operators Association, Belfast International, Birmingham Airport, Bristol Airport, Civil Aviation Authority, Cardiff Airport, Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Edinburgh Airport, Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, Highlands and Islands Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport, Liverpool Airport, London City Airport, Luton Airport, Manchester Airport Group, NATS, Newcastle Airport, Regional and City Airports Group, Exeter Airport, Airlines UK, BARUK, British Airways, Eastern Airways, EasyJet, Jet2, JetBlue, Logan Air, Ryanair, TUI, Titan Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Wizz Air, DHL Ground Handling, DNATA, Menzies, Swissport | Sixth meeting of a strategic risk group established to address solutions to ongoing challenges within the Aviation sector including highlighting actions for the beginning of the school holidays. |
| Robert Courts | 2022-07-21 | Peel Airports | To discuss the proposed closure of Doncaster Sheffield Airport |
| Robert Courts | 2022-07-26 | AGS Group, Airport Operators Association, Belfast International, Birmingham Airport, Bristol Airport, Civil Aviation Authority, Cardiff Airport, Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Edinburgh Airport, Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, Highlands and Islands Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport, Liverpool Airport, London City Airport, Luton Airport, Manchester Airport Group, NATS, Newcastle Airport, Regional and City Airports Group, Exeter Airport, Airlines UK, BARUK, British Airways, Eastern Airways, EasyJet, Jet2, JetBlue, Logan Air, Ryanair, TUI, Titan Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Wizz Air, DHL Ground Handling, DNATA, Menzies, Swissport | Seventh meeting of a strategic risk group established to address solutions to ongoing challenges within the Aviation sector including slot hand back window, winter slots and ground handler passes. |
| Robert Courts | 2022-08-02 | Port of Dover | To discuss recent disruption on the channel crossing |
| Robert Courts | 2022-08-02 | AGS Group, Airport Operators Association, Belfast International, Birmingham Airport, Bristol Airport, Civil Aviation Authority, Cardiff Airport, Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Edinburgh Airport, Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, Highlands and Islands Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport, Liverpool Airport, London City Airport, Luton Airport, Manchester Airport Group, NATS, Newcastle Airport, Regional and City Airports Group, Exeter Airport, Airlines UK, BARUK, British Airways, Eastern Airways, EasyJet, Jet2, JetBlue, Logan Air, Ryanair, TUI, Titan Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Wizz Air, DHL Ground Handling, DNATA, Menzies, Swissport | Eighth meeting of a strategic risk group established to address solutions to ongoing challenges within the Aviation sector including PRMs (Passengers w/ reduced mobility) and ongoing delays. |
| Robert Courts | 2022-08-03 | Tees Valley Mayor and South Yorkshire Mayor | To discuss the proposed closure of Doncaster Sheffield Airport |
| Robert Courts | 2022-08-05 | TUI | To discuss the proposed closure of Doncaster Sheffield Airport |
| Robert Courts | 2022-08-08 | UK Chamber of Shipping, British Ports Association, UK Major Ports Group, Maritime UK, Nautilus, RMT | Fourth meeting of a small working group to support delivery of the Seafarer Protection 9-point plan discussing Seafarer Welfare Initiatives & ILO Amendments. |
| Robert Courts | 2022-08-09 | AGS Group, Airport Operators Association, Belfast International, Birmingham Airport, Bristol Airport, Civil Aviation Authority, Cardiff Airport, Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Edinburgh Airport, Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, Highlands and Islands Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport, Liverpool Airport, London City Airport, Luton Airport, Manchester Airport Group, NATS, Newcastle Airport, Regional and City Airports Group, Exeter Airport, Airlines UK, BARUK, British Airways, Eastern Airways, EasyJet, Jet2, JetBlue, Logan Air, Ryanair, TUI, Titan Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Wizz Air, DHL Ground Handling, DNATA, Menzies, Swissport | Ninth meeting of a strategic risk group established to address solutions to ongoing challenges within the Aviation sector including PRM (Passenger w/ reduced mobility), first-wave delays and border force update. |
| Robert Courts | 2022-08-11 | 2Excel | To discuss the proposed closure of Doncaster Sheffield Airport |
| Robert Courts | 2022-08-17 | AGS Group, Airport Operators Association, Belfast International, Birmingham Airport, Bristol Airport, Civil Aviation Authority, Cardiff Airport, Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Edinburgh Airport, Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, Highlands and Islands Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport, Liverpool Airport, London City Airport, Luton Airport, Manchester Airport Group, NATS, Newcastle Airport, Regional and City Airports Group, Exeter Airport, Airlines UK, BARUK, British Airways, Eastern Airways, EasyJet, Jet2, JetBlue, Logan Air, Ryanair, TUI, Titan Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Wizz Air, DHL Ground Handling, DNATA, Menzies, Swissport | Tenth meeting of a strategic risk group established to address solutions to ongoing challenges within the Aviation sector including initial steps with trade associations and staff shortages. |
| Robert Courts | 2022-08-24 | AGS Group, Airport Operators Association, Belfast International, Birmingham Airport, Bristol Airport, Civil Aviation Authority, Cardiff Airport, Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Edinburgh Airport, Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, Highlands and Islands Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport, Liverpool Airport, London City Airport, Luton Airport, Manchester Airport Group, NATS, Newcastle Airport, Regional and City Airports Group, Exeter Airport, Airlines UK, BARUK, British Airways, Eastern Airways, EasyJet, Jet2, JetBlue, Logan Air, Ryanair, TUI, Titan Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Wizz Air, DHL Ground Handling, DNATA, Menzies, Swissport | Eleventh meeting of a strategic risk group established to address solutions to ongoing challenges within the Aviation sector including forward looking to Autumn and Christmas travel. |
| Robert Courts | 2022-08-31 | AGS Group, Airport Operators Association, Belfast International, Birmingham Airport, Bristol Airport, Civil Aviation Authority, Cardiff Airport, Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Edinburgh Airport, Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, Highlands and Islands Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport, Liverpool Airport, London City Airport, Luton Airport, Manchester Airport Group, NATS, Newcastle Airport, Regional and City Airports Group, Exeter Airport, Airlines UK, BARUK, British Airways, Eastern Airways, EasyJet, Jet2, JetBlue, Logan Air, Ryanair, TUI, Titan Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Wizz Air, DHL Ground Handling, DNATA, Menzies, Swissport | Twelfth meeting of a strategic risk group established to address solutions to ongoing challenges within the Aviation sector including Ukraine-related sanctions and lessons learned over the summer. |
| Robert Courts | 2022-09-05 | Vertical Aerospace | To discuss the company's potential for the UK and government agenda on net zero, levelling up and global Britain. |
| Robert Courts | 2022-09-05 | Logan Air | To discuss the UK Emissions Trading Scheme and security limitations at airports in the Highlands and Islands. |
| Robert Courts | 2022-09-06 | Transair | To discuss GA airfield protection, perceptions of GA, PPL qualifications and career pathways in aviation. |
| Katherine Fletcher | Nil return | Nil return | Nil return |
| Charlotte Vere | 2022-07-04 | Network Rail | Commonwealth Games Contingencies |
| Charlotte Vere | 2022-07-21 | Transport for West Midlands | Commonwealth Games Transport risks meetings |
| Charlotte Vere | 2022-07-21 | Network Rail | Commonwealth Games Transport risks meetings |
| Charlotte Vere | 2022-08-31 | Business LDN | To discuss TfL Settlement deal |
| Charlotte Vere | 2022-09-01 | Centre for London, London Travel Watch | To discuss TfL Settlement deal |
| Charlotte Vere | 2022-09-05 | Better transport, LeonDaniels, CyclingUK, WSP, Confederation of Passenger Transport UK, Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, RAC Foundation, TransportFocus | Local transport authorities sector engagement on new policy |
| Charlotte Vere | 2022-09-29 | Civil Aviation Authority | To discuss Virgin Orbit launch, and an intro chat |
| Wendy Morton | 2022-07-04 | Network Rail | To discuss contingency planning for the Commonwealth Games |
| Wendy Morton | 2022-07-05 | York Council | To discuss the Northern Transport Acceleration Council |
| Wendy Morton | 2022-07-11 | Beacon Rail | Introductory meeting with rolling stock leasing company, to discuss rolling stock policy |
| Wendy Morton | 2022-07-13 | DOHL | Biannual catch up meeting to discuss DOHL's ongoing business and forthcoming matters |
| Wendy Morton | 2022-07-14 | Patrick McLoughlin, Transport for the North | Discussing train services in the north |
| Wendy Morton | 2022-07-18 | Network Rail, Rail Delivery Group, First Group, Logistics UK, Transport Focus, Airport Operators Association, Campaign for Better Transport, Community Rail Network, Institute of Directors, UKHospitality, Beer and Pub Association, FSB, Visit Britain, CBI, Night Time Industries Association, Visit England, Rail Freight UK | Roundtable to discuss rail industrial action impacts and mitigations |