Department for Transport
In the United Kingdom, the Department for Transport (DfT; ) is the government department responsible for the English transport network and a limited number of transport matters in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland which are not devolved. The department is run by the Secretary of State for Transport, currently Justine Greening (since 14 October 2011).
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Frequently met organisations
- Association of Train Operating Companies 9 meetings
- Network Rail 7 meetings
- Arriva 7 meetings
- Stagecoach Group 6 meetings
- Virgin Group 6 meetings
- Abellio 6 meetings
Ministers and senior civil servants
The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP
Minister of State for Transport
Andrew Adonis (Baron Adonis)
Minister of State for Transport
3 Oct 2008 - 5 Jun 2009
Secretary of State for Transport
5 Jun 2009 - 11 May 2010
Norman Baker MP
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport
Mike Penning MP
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport
The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP
Secretary of State for Transport
Government meetings last updated 28 Jan 2012 – excludes visits, attendance at seminars, conferences, receptions, media interviews
June 2011
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Rail freight issues:
BNP Paribas Real Estate
Bircham Dyson Bell
CgMs Consulting
Freshwater Public Affairs
Helios Europe
Intermodality LLP
DfT
met
the following
for introductory meeting:
Balfour Beatty
Business Services Association
Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Aviation issues:
Booker Gliding Club
Steve Baker
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Biofuels:
ActionAid
Friends of the Earth
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Bus Service Operators' Grant:
Bakers Coaches
Karen Bradley
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Emergency rail performance:
Network Rail
South West Trains
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Rail issues:
Association of Train Operating Companies ~2 times
Stagecoach Group
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Rail performance:
Rail Delivery Group
all Train Operating Companies and regulators
DfT met Abellio for Catch-up meeting.
DfT met ITSO for general catch-up meeting.
DfT met Passenger Focus for regular catch-up meeting.
DfT met Regus to discuss Alternatives to travel .
DfT met business4Life to discuss Alternatives to travel.
DfT met National Express to discuss Catch-up meeting .
DfT met Road Haulage Association to discuss Freight issues .
DfT met Institute of Grocery Distribution to discuss Freight issues.
DfT met Hitachi to discuss Intercity Express Programme.
DfT met Port of Dover to discuss Maritime issues .
DfT met Safezone to discuss Maritime issues.
DfT met Retail Motor Industry Federation to discuss Motoring issues.
DfT met General Aviation Alliance to discuss Olympic aviation issues.
DfT met FT's Summer Party to discuss Social Event.
May 2011
DfT
met
the following
for introductory meeting:
Masternaut
RyanAir
Siemens AG
Terrington Management
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Regeneration:
Kent County Council
Kent International Airport
Roger Gale
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Aviation issues:
National Air Traffic Services
Vancouver Airport Services
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Bio-ethanol:
Ensus
Ian Swales
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Environmental issues:
Corporate Development
Energy Technologies Institute
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Maritime issues:
Bembridge Harbour
Lights Advisory Committee
DfT
met
the following
to discuss South Eastern Airports Taskforce:
Civil Aviation Authority
National Air Traffic Services
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Volcanic ash:
British Airways
easyJet
DfT met Passenger Focus for general catch-up.
DfT met Local Sustainable Transport Fund Expert Panel for Inception meeting.
DfT met Litchfield Commuters Club for introductory meeting .
DfT met Network Rail for regular catch-up meeting.
DfT met National Centre for Biorenewable Energy, Fuels and Materials to discuss Biofuels .
DfT met Stagecoach Group to discuss general transport issues.
DfT met London Underground to discuss London Underground.
DfT met Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders to discuss Low Carbon Technologies .
DfT met United Kingdom Major Ports Group to discuss Maritime issues .
DfT met Enterprise Rent-A-Car to discuss Motoring issues.
DfT met Network Rail to discuss Rail issues.
DfT met Greenergy to discuss Renewable Energy Directive and Fuel Quality Directive .
DfT met Association of Chief Police Officers to discuss Road issues.
DfT met RED Driving School to discuss Road Safety .
DfT met Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service to discuss Safety issues.
DfT met Transport for London to discuss Smart Ticketing.
DfT met Virgin Group to discuss West Coast Main Line.
April 2011
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Rail issues:
British Transport Police
South West Trains
Swansea Business Club
Swansea University
Virgin Trains
DfT
met
the following
for introductory meeting:
Arriva
Infosecurity Europe
Low Cost Holidays
Tram Power
DfT
met
the following
for introductory meeting :
BAA
Ferrovial Airports
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Aviation issues:
Airbus
Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Interview:
Alun Thorne
Birmingham Post
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Media Interview:
Duncan Hooper
Manchester Evening News
DfT met Civil Engineering Contractors Association for follow-up meeting.
DfT met British Parking Association for general catch-up.
DfT met 20's Plenty for Us to discuss 20 mph zones.
DfT met Passenger Transport Executive Group to discuss Bus Service Operators' Grant .
DfT met Drivers' Alliance to discuss Driving issues .
DfT met Freight Transport Association to discuss Freight issues.
DfT met Maritime UK to discuss Maritime issues.
DfT met Motor Sports Association to discuss Motoring .
March 2011
DfT
met
the following
to discuss rail issues:
Associated Society of Locomotive Steam Enginemen and Firemen
Freight Transport Association
National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français
Trades Union Congress
Transport Salaried Staffs' Association
Unite the Union
DfT
met
the following
for introductory meeting:
Hook Marine Systems
United Airlines
Virgin Group
DfT
met
the following
to discuss aviation issues:
Association of British Travel Agents
HACAN ClearSkies
United Parcel Service
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Haulage issues:
Lloyd's List
Richard Mead Editor
DfT met Confederation of British Industry for introductory meeting with new Director-general.
DfT met Joint Committee on Mobility of Blind and Partially Sighted People to discuss accessibility issues .
DfT met Freight Transport Association to discuss freight issues.
DfT met Association of British Drivers to discuss local transport issues.
DfT met Sullom Voe Terminal to discuss maritime issues.
DfT met Institute of Advanced Motorists to discuss motoring issues.
DfT met ExxonMobil to discuss the Fuel Quality Directive (FQD) and Renewable Energy Directive (RED).
February 2011
DfT
met
the following
for introductory meeting:
Abellio
Alstom
Chiltern Railways
International Motors Group
Pete Waterman Entertainment Limited
DfT
met
the following
to discuss bus issues:
Arriva
Bus Users UK
DfT
met
the following
to discuss community rail issues:
Association of Community Rail Partnerships (ACoRP) Community Rail
Big Society Conference
DfT
met
the following
to discuss maritime issues:
Port of Tyne
Teesport
DfT
met
the following
to discuss motoring issues:
Driving Instructors Association
Retail Motor Industry Federation
DfT met International Airlines Group for introductory meeting .
DfT met Freight Transport Association to discuss freight issues.
DfT met National Limousine & Chauffeur Association to discuss Limousine and Chauffeur Regulations.
DfT met Campaign for Better Transport to discuss local transport issues.
DfT met British Parking Association to discuss parking issues.
DfT met Network Rail to discuss Routine stakeholder engagement.
January 2011
DfT
met
the following
to discuss maritime issues:
Chamber of Shipping
Evergreen UK
Harwich Haven Authority
Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
Kommunenes Internasjonale Miljøorganisasjon
Mersey Maritime
National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers
Nautilus
Stena
Trades Union Congress
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Routine stakeholder engagement:
Bombardier
Greengauge 21
Passenger Focus
DfT
met
the following
to discuss bus issues:
Bus Partnership Forum
Go-Ahead Group
DfT
met
the following
to discuss parking issues:
Councillor Ken Gregory
Parking And Traffic Regulations Outside London
DfT
met
the following
to discuss rail issues:
Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF)
Railway Industry Association
DfT met Muscular Dystrophy Campaign Trailblazers to discuss accessibility issues.
DfT met SITA UK Information Networking to discuss aviation issues.
DfT met Royal Society for the Protection of Birds to discuss biofuels and land use issues.
DfT met British Cycling to discuss cycle racing on the Highway.
DfT met Cycle to Work Alliance to discuss cycling issues.
DfT met Campaign for Better Transport to discuss rail and aviation issues.
DfT met West Midlands Fire Service to discuss road safety issues.
DfT met London Taxis International to discuss taxis issues.
DfT met Microsoft to discuss travel issues.
DfT met Weber Shandwick Public Affairs to discuss urban transport and economic growth.
December 2010
DfT
met
the following
for introductory meeting:
Druglink
Institute of Directors
Mott MacDonald
Truckers World
easyJet
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Spending Review Issues:
Construction Products Association
UK Contractors Group
DfT met RAC Foundation for Winter Weather meeting.
DfT met Manchester Airport Group Plc to discuss Aviation issues.
DfT met Confederation of Passenger Transport to discuss Concessionary Fares Issues.
DfT met Chamber of Shipping to discuss Maritime issues.
DfT met Wheels to Work to discuss Motor Cycle Issues.
DfT met Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders to discuss Motoring issues.
DfT met Rail Freight Group to discuss Rail issues.
DfT met South Yorkshire Police road safety representatives to discuss Road safety issues.
DfT met Campaign for Better Transport to discuss Transport Planning Issues.
November 2010
DfT
met
the following
for Airline and freight cargo meeting:
Airport Operators Association
BAA
BMI
Birmingham Airport
British Air Transport Association
British Airways
British International Freight Association
DHL
FedEx
Gatwick Airport
Manchester Airports Group
Royal Mail
TNT
TUI
The Board of Airline Representatives in the UK
United Parcel Service of America
Virgin Group
easyJet
DfT
met
the following
for introductory meeting:
Association of Train Operating Companies
Atkins
British Parking Association
Civil Engineering Contractors Association
Cyclists' Touring Club
Eye Health Alliance
Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs
Jaguar Landrover
Kent Fire UK
MPS Wheel Systems
Motor Schools Association
Passenger Transport Executive Group
Stena
Toyota
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Aviation issues:
London Luton Airport
Mercator International LLC
RyanAir
Sir Alan Haselhurst MP
Stop Stansted Expansion
TUI Travel
Thomas Cook Group
Trades Union Congress
Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Rail issues:
Agility trains
Kelsvedon Rail Users Association
Network Rail
Priti Patel MP
DfT
met
the following
for catch-up meeting:
IBM
Transport Research Laboratories
Welcome Break
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Biofuels Issues:
Carbon Trust
Renewable Fuels Agency
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Coach Industry Issues:
Coach Industry
Confederation of Passenger Transport
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Sustainability Issues:
FirstGroup
National Business Travel Network
DfT met Confederation of British Industry for Post Spending Review meeting.
DfT met Disability Groups to discuss Bus Equality Issues.
DfT met The Association of Transport Coordinating Officers to discuss Bus Service Issues.
DfT met Energy Technologies Institute to discuss Carbon Issues.
DfT met Confederation of Passenger Transport to discuss Concessionary Bus Travel Issues.
DfT met National Federation of the Blind to discuss Equality Issues.
DfT met Asphalt Industry Alliance to discuss Local Transport Issues.
DfT met Trades Union Congress to discuss Local Transport/Bus Issues.
DfT met RAC Foundation to discuss Motoring issues.
DfT met South Yorkshire Police road safety representatives to discuss Road Safety Issues.
DfT met British Chambers of Commerce to discuss Spending Review Issues.
DfT met British Chambers of Commerce to discuss Transport Funding and Challenges.
DfT met End to End Journey Roundtable – Various Organisations to discuss Transport Issues.
October 2010
DfT
met
the following
for introductory meeting:
Arup
Association of British Drivers
Association of British Insurers
British Insurance Brokers' Association
Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation
Draeger
Hadstrong
Motorcodes
Road Transport Industry Summit
Speed Check Services
Stagecoach Group
Various motorway service area operators
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Sustainability Issues:
Campaign for National Parks
Motorcycle Action Group
The Motorcycle Industry Association
Walk England
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Aviation issues:
Aviation Consumer Advocacy Panel
DHL
Dunkin Associates
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Rail issues:
Abellio
Serco Group plc
Trainline.com Limited
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Biofuels Issues:
Neste Oil
Royal Dutch Shell
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Freight issues:
Freight Transport Association
Freight by Water
DfT met RAC Foundation for Winter Weather meeting.
DfT met Car Club Roundtable Meeting – Various Organisations to discuss Car Sharing Issues.
DfT met Confederation of British Industry to discuss climate change Issues.
DfT met Association of Community Rail Partnerships to discuss Community Rail issues.
DfT met Yorkshire and Humber Chambers of Commerce to discuss Local Transport Issues.
DfT met The Royal National Lifeboat Institution to discuss Marine issues.
DfT met Campaign to Protect Rural England to discuss Rail and aviation issues.
DfT met School Bus Safety Group to discuss Road safety issues.
DfT met South West Local Authorities to discuss South West transport issues.
DfT met RAC Foundation to discuss Winter Resilience Issues.
September 2010
DfT
met
the following
for introductory meeting:
Arriva
Association of Train Operating Companies
BAA
Bank of America
Bircham Dyson Bell
Bus Users UK
Campaign to Protect Rural England
Cycle to Work Alliance
Cyclists' Touring Club
Eurolines
First Great Western
Ford Motor Company
Guide Dogs for the Blind
International Maritime Organization
Nissan
Road Haulage Association
Segway Inc
The Automobile Association
The Co-operative Group
DfT
met
the following
to discuss aviation issues:
BMI
Board of Airline Representatives in the UK
DfT
met
the following
to discuss road schemes:
A30 Dual Group
Dan Rogerson
DfT
met
the following
to discuss ship-to-ship transfers:
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Thomas Docherty
DfT
met
the following
to discuss shipping issues:
Portland Ports
Richard Drax
DfT
met
the following
to discuss sustainable travel:
Friends of the Earth
Sustrans
DfT met Campaign for Clean Air in London to discuss air quality.
DfT met Berkerley Group Holdings to discuss Crossrail issues.
DfT met Performance Consultants to discuss driver training.
DfT met Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders to discuss electric vehicles.
DfT met Port of London Authority to discuss port issues.
DfT met Angel Trains to discuss rail issues.
DfT met Railway Safety and Standards Board to discuss rail research.
DfT met Skills for Logistics to discuss work of skills for Logistics.
DfT met The Automobile Association for introductory meeting with Secretary of State.
August 2010
DfT
met
the following
to discuss rail issues:
Alstrom
FirstGroup
Interfleet Technology
Samaritans
DfT
met
the following
to discuss aviation issues:
Gatwick Airport
WWF-UK
DfT
met
the following
to discuss transport in London:
London First
Transport for London
DfT met British Chambers of Commerce for introductory meeting.
DfT met Network Rail for regular update meeting.
July 2010
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Public Transport Crime Issues
on
21 July 2010:
Association of Train Operating Companies
British Transport Police
Confederation for Passenger Transport
Passenger Focus
DfT
met
the following
to discuss train services at Wandsworth Road and Clapham High Street Stations and the future of Waterloo Station
on
28 July 2010:
Clapham transport users group
Kate Hoey
Save the South London Line
The Clapham Society
DfT
met
the following
for introductory meeting:
Abellio 20 Jul
Associated British Ports 13 Jul
Stagecoach Group 8 Jul
UK Major Ports Group 13 Jul
DfT
met
the following
to discuss Northern Hub and Northern rail carriages
on
26 July 2010:
Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority
Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive
MPs
DfT
met
the following
to discuss light dues
on
1 July 2010:
A.P. Moller-Maersk Group
Independent Light Dues Forum
DfT
met
the following
to discuss road safety:
Brake 6 Jul
Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety 14 Jul
DfT
met
the following
to discuss transport issues:
Energy Savings Trust 5 Jul
FirstGroup 27 Jul
DfT met National Pensioners Convention to discuss current concessionary travel scheme on 5 July 2010.
DfT met Dover Harbour Board to discuss Dover on 21 July 2010.
DfT met British Air Transport Association to discuss economic regulation of UK airports and the role of the Civil Aviation Authority on 27 July 2010.
DfT met Association of Train Operating Companies to discuss Franchising policy on 15 July 2010.
DfT met Retail Motor Industry Federation to discuss MOT testing on 27 July 2010.
DfT met Transport for London to discuss National agenda issues on 14 July 2010.
DfT met DB Schenker to discuss Rail Freight issues on 1 July 2010.
DfT met Hitachi to discuss rail Issues on 9 July 2010.
DfT met Record Plc to discuss Railway Pensions on 19 July 2010.
DfT met National Joint Utilities Group to discuss street works on 12 July 2010.
DfT met Passenger Transport Executive Group to discuss the cost of crime on transport on 21 July 2010.
DfT met Greenergy to discuss the use of alternative fuel supplies on 6 July 2010.
DfT met Virgin Group to discuss the West Coast Franchise Agreement on 26 July 2010.
DfT met DTEC International to discuss Drug testing device presentation on 26 July 2010.
DfT met Institute of Advanced Motorists to discuss Road safety on 22 July 2010.
June 2010
DfT
met
the following
for introductory meeting:
Abellio ~2 times
Arriva ~4 times
Association of Train Operating Companies ~2 times
British Ports Association 9 Jun
Campaign for Better Transport 7 Jun
Chamber of Shipping 17 Jun
Committee on Climate Change 17 Jun
Confederation of British Industry 2 Jun
Confederation of Passenger Transport ~2 times
Crossrail 7 Jun
DB Regio 2 Jun
FirstGroup ~2 times
Go-Ahead Group ~2 times
National Express Group ~2 times
Nautilus International 10 Jun
RAC Foundation 21 Jun
Stagecoach Group ~2 times
Trent Barton ~2 times
DfT
met
the following
to discuss aviation issues:
Aviation Environment Federation 24 Jun
BMI ~2 times
British Airways ~2 times
British Transport Association ~2 times
Flybe ~2 times
HACAN Skies 24 Jun
Monarch Airlines ~2 times
TUI Travel ~2 times
Thomas Cook Group ~2 times
Virgin Group ~2 times
easyJet ~2 times
DfT
met
the following
to discuss increasing the numbers of walkers
on
21 June 2010:
Living Streets
The Ramblers
Walk England
DfT
met
the following
to discuss light rail:
Party Associates 21 Jun
Sustraco Ltd 28 Jun
DfT met Bicycle Helmet Initiative Trust to discuss bicycle safety on 29 June 2010.
DfT met British Cycling to discuss cycling issues on 28 June 2010.
DfT met Civic Voice to discuss developing high quality public spaces on 23 June 2010.
DfT met Bombardier to discuss Diesel Multiple Units for Chiltern and London Midland on 29 June 2010.
DfT met Directly Operated Railways to discuss East Coast mainline on 1 June 2010.
DfT met Association of Train Operating Companies to discuss Franchising Policy on 29 June 2010.
DfT met IBM to discuss Intelligent Transport systems on 8 June 2010.
DfT met Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive to discuss rail issues on 23 June 2010.
DfT met Trades Union Congress to discuss seafarers pay on 24 June 2010.
DfT met WWF-UK for discussion on alternatives to transport on 7 June 2010.
DfT met Concateno PLC to discuss Drug testing device presentation on 21 June 2010.
May 2010
DfT
met
the following
to discuss transport issues
on
27 May 2010:
Aviation Environment Federation ~2 times
Campaign for Better Transport
Campaign to Protect Rural England ~2 times
Friends of the Earth ~2 times
Green Alliance ~2 times
Greenpeace ~2 times
National Trust ~2 times
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds ~2 times
WWF-UK ~2 times
DfT
met
the following
to discuss aviation Issues
on
17 May 2010:
British Airways
Unite the Union
DfT
met
the following
for introductory meeting:
BAA 26 May
Network Rail 24 May
References
- 1. Wikipedia. Department for Transport
- 2. Department for Transport. Ministerial meetings with outside interests, 1 Apr - 30 Jun 2011
- 3. Department for Transport. Ministerial meetings with outside interests, 1 Jan - 31 Mar 2011
- 4. Department for Transport. Ministerial meetings with outside interests, 1 Oct - 31 Dec 2010
- 5. Department for Transport. Ministerial meetings with outside interests, 1 Aug - 30 Sep 2010
- 6. Department for Transport. Ministerial meetings with outside interests, 13 May - 31 Jul 2010
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