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From Stephen Hammond MP
  • The United Kingdom's national strategy for maritime security

    Maritime security is vital and the new UK national strategy will make us more robust and more resilient.

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

  • Ministerial correction

    Explains that the Law Commission will be presenting us with a review of taxi and private hire legislation as well as a draft bill.

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

  • Access for all: funding announcement

    Access for All programme to continue and 42 extra stations receive funding.

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

  • Skills at sea: support for the next generation of UK seafarers

    Equipping the next generation of British seafarers with the skills they need to succeed and the unique role played by mentors.

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

  • Review of theory test fees

    The cost of the driving theory test could be cut by 25% under plans announced today (10 April 2014).

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

  • The future of the Port of Dover

    Plan for Dover unlocks a bright future for historic port and town.

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

  • Foreign language driving tests end

    Driving test candidates will now no longer be able to use foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on their test.

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

  • British Ports Assocation: smaller ports fund

    Stephen Hammond thanks BPA for their work during the 2014 storms and announces a £2 million recovery fund for smaller ports.

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

  • Electric trains to boost rail services in the north west

    Deal with Northern Rail will provide up to 3,000 extra seats during busiest times of travel.

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

  • Motoring agency merger set to improve services for motorists

    Roads Minister Stephen Hammond has today (2 April 2014) launched the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

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

  • Rail Minister sees investment in action in Manchester

    £44 million is being invested to make Manchester Victoria station safer, brighter and more spacious for passengers.

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

  • Extension of Crossrail

    Announcing intention to extend Crossrail services to serve Reading from 2019.

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

  • Crossrail extended to Reading

    New east to west rail link will offer more convenience and choice for passengers as they commute into central London and beyond.

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

  • Triennial review of the Traffic Commissioners

    A triennial review of the Traffic Commissioners is launching.

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

  • Department for Transport’s executive agencies 2014 to 2015

    The 2014 to 2015 business plans for DfT's executive agencies are being published.

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

  • Northern direct award

    Northern Rail will continue to run passenger rail services on the Northern franchise.

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

  • New deal for rail in the north

    Northern Rail Ltd awarded the franchise for rail services in the north.

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

  • Triennial review of Passenger Focus

    A triennial review of Passenger Focus and its governance arrangements will begin soon.

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

  • East Coast on course for improved rail services

    The invitation to tender for the East Coast franchise, which asks bidders to set out proposals for services, has been published.

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

  • Extra funding for mountain rescue

    More support for mountain and cave rescue.

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