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From Stephen Hammond MP
  • Vehicle registration and licensing in Northern Ireland

    Northern Ireland motorists to get full range of vehicle registration and licensing services similar to UK.

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

  • Motorists in Northern Ireland to benefit from better services

    Motorists in Northern Ireland will benefit from better, quicker services as a result of changes announced today by Roads Minister Stephen Hammond.

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

  • Cut in light dues to benefit UK shipping

    Lighthouse levy on industry kept down by Department for Transport.

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

  • Light dues 2014 to 2015

    Announcing changes to the GLA's pension scheme and reductions in the light dues rate.

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

  • Rail Minister celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

    Stephen Hammond meets apprentices at Crossrail’s Whitechapel station site.

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

  • A review of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

    Announcing publication of the DVLA review and ministerial response.

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

  • Bristow’s 30th anniversary

    Steven Hammond pays tribute to the coastguard and rescue services.

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

  • UK and Ireland launch first joint trade mission

    Ireland and the UK will undertake their first ever joint trade mission on Monday (10 February 2014), at the Singapore Airshow.

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

  • UK Chamber of Shipping: annual dinner

    Britain’s world class maritime sector is open for business and confirms dates for London International Shipping Week 2015.

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

  • DSA procurement

    New contract arrangements are set to reduce the costs of the driving theory test from September 2014.

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

  • Red Tape cuts set to save another £54 million

    £54 million saved by cutting unnecessary rules plus additional initiatives for professional drivers and freight operators announced.

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

  • Rail franchising: InterCity East Coast

    Pre-qualified bidders for the InterCity East Coast franchise competition announced.

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

  • Shortlist for new InterCity East Coast rail services

    Potential operators of the new East Coast franchise announced.

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

  • Crossrail construction reaches halfway point

    David Cameron visited Crossrail, Europe’s largest infrastructure project, to mark the halfway point of its construction.

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

  • Rail fare rises lowest in a decade

    Government driving biggest programme of rail modernisation ever.

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

  • EU Transport Council 12 December 2013

    Summary of actions including railway packages, alternative fuels, denied boarding issues, air services, market based measures and EGNOS.

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

  • Triennial review of the Northern Lighthouse Board and Trinity House

    Announcing that a triennial review of the Northern Lighthouse Board and Trinity House will begin shortly.

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

  • EU Transport Council 3 December 2013

    Future EU Transport Council meeting agenda including railways, alternative fuels, refuelling, aviation, ship and infrastructure projects.

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

  • 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

  • Boost for high speed rail services to Sandwich and Deal

    Six month extension for Southeastern to continue providing key high speed route between Sandwich and Deal.

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