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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport
  • HS2 Phase One: financial indemnity for Affinity Water

    Contingent liability for Affinity Water Ltd agreed, protecting them from loss in case of HS2 construction damage in the Colne Valley.

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  • Government sells King’s Cross development stake to reduce the deficit

    Investment in 67-acre site around King’s Cross sold for £371 million to help reduce the deficit and build economic security.

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  • Prime Minister announces more than £40m for flood defences

    David Cameron today announced a package of more than £40m to rebuild and improve flood defences in the aftermath of Storm Eva.

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  • Moving road transport forward

    Speech to the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association on autonomous emergency braking, intelligent mobility and air quality.

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  • UK secures EU rule change to make cycling safer

    The UK has delivered changes to EU law to require all new lorries to be fitted with improved mirrors, ensuring the safety of cyclists.

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  • Robert Goodwill hails Newcastle International Airport success story

    Aviation Minister opens new £14 million departure lounge for passengers in the north-east and across the Northern Powerhouse.

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  • Inside track on how Scottish business can bid for £10bn HS2 contracts

    Opportunity for Scottish businesses large and small to compete for over £10bn worth of contracts on offer with the HS2 project.

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  • New bypass agreed for Chipping Warden

    People living in and around Chipping Warden will benefit from a new bypass that will be built as part of the HS2 north-south rail project.

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

  • Sustainable aviation

    Robert Goodwill speaks at the Airport Operators Association conference about the sustainability of the aviation industry.

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

  • Minister on Blue Badge patrol

    Robert Goodwill joins Blue Badge enforcement team in Leeds.

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

  • ACMD public event: open meeting on 11 April 2014

    The ACMD invites members of the public to its open meeting on Friday 11 April 2014.

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

  • First new college in 20 years to support development of High Speed 2 (HS2)

    Plans for a new college to train the next generation of world-class engineers to work on the construction of High Speed 2 (HS2) unveiled.

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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

  • New measures to help hard working families with the cost of driving

    As part of its plan to help hard working people, the government has announced measures to help motorists to cut the cost of running a car.

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

  • Record number of motorists go digital to tax their vehicles

    More motorists than ever before are using GOV.UK to tax their vehicles.

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

  • New Better Bus Areas

    Four new Better Bus Areas in Merseyside, York, Nottingham and the West of England Partnership region announced.

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

  • Providing DSA tests only in national languages: response to consultation

    Changes are being made to improve road safety and social cohesion, whilst reducing fraud and costs.

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

  • End to foreign language driving tests

    Driving test candidates will no longer be able to use foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on their test from 7 April 2014.

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

  • EU Transport Council 9 October 2013

    Robert Goodwill to attend first Transport Council of the Lithuanian Presidency meeting.

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

  • Councils urged to use parking zones to cut yellow lines

    Local authorities across England are being asked to cut unsightly yellow lines as part of a government drive to rid the streets of clutter.

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