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  • Three principles for better maritime regulation and economic growth

    Address to the International Maritime Organization including aspects of historical regulation and safety of seafarers.

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

  • Public policy exchange event

    Video address mentioning driving speed limits, road safety, local sustainable transport funding, on-the-spot penalties and drug driving.

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

  • Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation: 75th anniversary

    Congratulatory speech with references to Highways Maintenance Efficiency Programme, 'Pothole review' reports and future plans.

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

  • Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency named

    The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will replace the DSA and VOSA.

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

  • VOSA/DSA

    Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency created to merge services of Driving Standards Agency and Vehicle and Operator Services Agency.

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

  • £18 million for busy roads in Merseyside

    A5758 Broom’s Cross road improvement scheme has been given approval to start

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

  • SHARP helmet rating scheme wins two awards

    The safety helmet assessment and rating programme has won two prestigious road safety awards.

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

  • High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill

    Announces the First Reading of the High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Bill.

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

  • Major step forward for HS2 as hybrid Bill published

    The hybrid Bill gives government the powers to construct and operate a high speed railway between London and Birmingham.

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

  • Core Cities call on government to maximise the potential of high speed rail

    Leaders from the UK's 10 largest cities call for the fast delivery of HS2.

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

  • Major milestone for HS2 as first piece of legislation receives go-ahead

    The High Speed Rail Preparation (paving) Act has received Royal Assent.

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

  • Airport security scanners

    Security scanners to be deployed at extra 11 airports.

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

  • The new home on the web for DPTAC

    GOV.UK is the new place for information from the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee.

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  • HS2 Growth Taskforce comes to Yorkshire to secure maximum boost for region's economy

    HS2 Growth Taskforce roadshow visits Yorkshire.

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

  • Removal of the address from the Driver tachograph card

    To reduce unnecessary red tape Driver tachograph cards issued from early December 2013, will no longer display an address.

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  • HS2 Growth Taskforce comes to East Midlands to secure maximum boost for region's economy

    HS2 Growth Taskforce meets key figures from across the East Midlands to maximise high speed rail benefits.

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

  • £16 million for Yorkshire bus services

    £16 million to provide high quality Bus Rapid Transit service, new highway link and modifications, bus stops and low emission vehicles.

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

  • DfT statistics on road traffic, journey reliability and congestion on local managed roads

    Road traffic, Highways Agency road journeys and congestion statistics released.

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

  • Review of DVLA services

    DVLA wants customer and stakeholder views on its services review announced on 8 October 2013.

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  • Joe Anderson: The strategic case for HS2 (long version)

    HS2 viewpoint and benefits for Liverpool from Joe Anderson, Mayor of Liverpool, part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews.

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