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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport
  • The use of private armed guards on board UK registered ships under exceptional circumstances to defend against piracy

    Interim guidance to shipping companies on the use of armed guards released.

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

  • A new era for search and rescue

    Search and rescue operations provided by contracted civilian crews.

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

  • Charges at the Dartford andThurrock river crossing

    Explaining that there will be no increase in charges at the Dartford and Thurrock river crossing in November 2011 and April 2012.

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

  • Coastguard modernisation proposals confirmed

    Plans to modernise the coastguard have been confirmed by Mike Penning.

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

  • Driving tests return to Barry

    Driving tests will be returning to Barry as part of a trial bringing practical car tests closer to candidates.

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

  • DSA confirms plans to provide a more local service for driving test candidates in Wiltshire

    Driving test candidates in the Trowbridge area will benefit from a more local service under plans confirmed by DSA.

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

  • New rules on diabetes for bus and lorry drivers

    New law introduced that allows people with insulin diabetes to drive buses and lorries.

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

  • Public to have their say on maritime red tape

    Maritime red tape to be reviewed as part of the Red Tape Challenge.

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

  • Better information about lorry parking provision

    Lorry parking study published.

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

  • Drink-drive rehabilitation courses to be modernised

    Proposals to modernise the drink-drive rehabilitation scheme have been announced by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA).

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

  • Plans to cut MOT red tape for classic car owners

    MOT exemption for classic cars and motorbikes proposals released.

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

  • Historic vehicles MOT exemption review

    Vehicle of historic interest to be MOT exempt.

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

  • New standards for driver and rider trainers

    New driving instructors and motorcycle trainers framework released setting out the key competences required.

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

  • ASEM Ministerial meeting

    Focusing on the UK's links with Asia and the themes of sustainability, safety and efficiency.

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

  • National Policy Statement for ports: 24 October 2011

    Publication of the National Policy Statement for ports in England and Wales.

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

  • Reminding children to THINK!

    New THINK! campaign to help children stay safe on the roads launches.

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

  • Module 1 bike tests to be offered in Shetlands

    Learner riders in the Shetlands will now be able to take both parts of the motorcycle test without leaving the islands.

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

  • Consultation on high volume semi-trailers

    Operational trial of longer semi-trailers in order to gather practical evidence after consultation.

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

  • £33 million boost for hauliers with longer lorries trial

    Hauliers to be allowed to use longer trailers under plans to boost growth.

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

  • Government secures £50 million boost towards A5-M1 link road in Bedfordshire

    A5-M1 link road construction could be brought forward to 2014.

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