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DfT: ministerial meetings, July to September 2021
Updated 8 February 2022
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| Minister | Date | Name of organisation or individual | Purpose of meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Shapps | 01/07/2021 | Avanti West Coast | To discuss the attempted to break the London Euston – Glasgow Central journey time record. |
| Grant Shapps | 07/09/2021 | Ofgem Build Back Better Business Council BP BT/Openreach Direct Line Group Lloyds Bank Severn Trent | The EV Fleets Accelerator was a meeting for members of Government and CEOs of companies supporting the EVFA to hold their first Governance Board meeting. The main item for discussion was the recent EVFA report and actions from that and to discuss future membership of the group. |
| Grant Shapps | 08/09/2021 | American Airlines | Restarting aviation and industry outlook |
| Grant Shapps | 24/09/2021 | Tesco | To discuss Tesco’s progress on its electric vehicle charging infrastructure, but petrol supply and HGVs were also mentioned in the meeting. |
| Grant Shapps | 27/09/2021 | Petrol Retailers and Associations (PRA) | To discuss fuel shortages |
| Grant Shapps | 27/09/2021 | Tesco | To discuss fuel shortages |
| Grant Shapps | 27/09/2021 | Sainsburys | To discuss fuel shortages |
| Grant Shapps | 27/09/2021 | British Petroleum (BP) | To discuss fuel shortages |
| Grant Shapps | 28/09/2021 | Euro Garages (EG) | To discuss fuel shortages |
| Charlotte Vere | 06/07/2021 | Metro Mayors - Mayor Dan Jarvis; Mayor Rotherham; Mayor (North of Tyne); Dr Nik Johnson | To discuss local transport priorities |
| Charlotte Vere | 20/07/2021 | Sussex Police | To discuss roads policing. |
| Charlotte Vere | 20/07/2021 | Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce | To discuss Hammersmith Bridge closure and re-opening |
| Charlotte Vere | 21/07/2021 | Road Safety Roundtable - TRL; Reed Mobility; Global NCAP; ITS UK; Network Rail; Road Safety Foundation; ADEPT; HE; TU University; Agilysis | To discuss safer vehicles; road users; roads and roadside; post collision activities and data |
| Charlotte Vere | 22/07/2021 | Mayor, West Midlands | To discuss ICTS, buses and moving traffic offences |
| Charlotte Vere | 22/07/2021 | Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP and constituent | To discuss roadside littering |
| Charlotte Vere | 19/08/2021 | Road Haulage Association and Stobarts | To discuss driver shortages |
| Charlotte Vere | 20/08/2021 | Mayor, West Yorkshire | To discuss City Regional Sustainable Transport Settlement |
| Charlotte Vere | 06/09/2021 | Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce | To discuss Hammersmith Bridge closure and re-opening |
| Charlotte Vere | 16/09/2021 | Robert Largan MP and constituent, Sarah Fowler, CEO of the Peak District National Park Authority | To discuss the future of Hope Valley Explorer Bus Service |
| Charlotte Vere | 27/09/2021 | Shetland Isles Council | To discuss driver testing in Lerwick |
| Chris Heaton-Harris | 06/07/2021 | Director of TransPennine Express | Introductory meeting |
| Chris Heaton-Harris | 03/08/2021 | Chair of British Transport Police | Introductory meeting |
| Chris Heaton-Harris | 06/09/2021 | Rail Reliability Group | An opportunity for the group to progress with the reliability action plan |
| Chris Heaton-Harris | 09/09/2021 | Passenger & accessibility groups,Disability Rights UK, Guide Dogs UK, RNID,Consumer Affairs, Scope,Age UK, Mind, Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee, Disability Rights UK,Transport for All, The National Autistic Society | An opportunity for the group to progress discussion on accessibility in transport |
| Robert Courts | 06/07/2021 | National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) | To discuss Irish Ferries operation on the Dover Strait and seafarer recruitment |
| Robert Courts | 06/07/2021 | Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise (ICCAN) | A meeting with ICCAN to discuss the review of its functions that took place |
| Robert Courts | 09/07/2021 | Associated British Ports (ABP), ABTA – The Travel Association, Airlines UK, The Airport Operators Association (AOA), Board of Airline Representatives in the UK (BAR UK), Birmingham Airport, Bristol Airport, British Airways (BA), British Ports Association (BPA), Brittany Ferries, Carnival UK Group, Confederation of British Industry (CBI), Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), Cruise Britain, Det Forenede Dampskibs-Selskab (DFDS), easyJet, Edinburgh Airport, Eurostar, GetLink Group, Hutchinson Ports, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, Gatwick Airport, Glasgow Airport, Heathrow Airport, International Airlines Group (IAG), International Air Transport Association (IATA), Irish Ferries, Jet2, Peel Ports, London City Airport, Luton Airport, Manchester Airport Group (MAG), Maritime UK (MUK), Menzies Aviation, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Newcastle Airport, Norwegian Cruise Line, P&O Ferries, Dover Port, Portsmouth Port, Princess Cruises, The Regional and Business Airports Group (RABA), Road Haulage Association, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Saga, Stansted Airport, Stena Line, TUI Group, UK Chamber of Shipping (UKCoS), UKHospitality, UKinbound, UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG), Viking Cruises, Virgin Atlantic, VisitBritain, Which?, WizzAir | Provide an update on international travel restart |
| Robert Courts | 13/07/2021 | NATS Holdings, Airspace Change Organising Group, Airport Operators Association (AOA), British Airways (BA), Airlines UK, Bristol Airport, Heathrow Airport, AGS Airports, Newcastle Airport, Gatwick Airport, Aviation Environment Federation (AEF), General & Business Aviation Strategic Forum, Heathrow Association for the Control of Aircraft Noise, UK Airport Consultative Committees, Strategic Aviation Special Interest Group, Association of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems UK, Luton Airport | Airspace Strategy Board meeting - regular meeting chaired by the Minister for Aviation to discuss the airspace modernisation programme. Full minutes are available on gov.uk |
| Robert Courts | 13/07/2021 | Leeds Bradford Airport, Newcastle Airport, London Luton Airport, AMP Capital | Meeting with airport investors to discuss the impact of COVID on aviation |
| Robert Courts | 14/07/2021 | UK Chamber of Shipping (UKCoS), Carnival UK, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), TUI, SAGA | To discuss matters relating to cruise restart |
| Robert Courts | 19/07/2021 | Board of Airline Representatives in the UK (BAR UK), Airlines UK, International Air Transport Association (IATA) | Discuss international travel restart |
| Robert Courts | 21/07/2021 | Maritime UK (MUK), UK Chamber of Shipping (UKCoS), UK Major Ports Group(UKMPG), UK Harbour Masters Association (UKHMA), Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), Nautilus, United Kingdom Maritime Pilots' Association (UKMPA), Logistics UK, Maritime London, Society of Maritime Industries (SMI), Unite the Union, National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) | Regular meeting on the Maritime Covid-19 Recovery Expert Steering Group |
| Robert Courts | 21/07/2021 | General Aviation Awareness Council (GAAC) | Meeting to discuss general aviation |
| Robert Courts | 26/07/2021 | Board of Airline Representatives in the UK (BAR UK), Airlines UK, International Air Transport Association (IATA) | Meeting to discuss the restart of international travel |
| Robert Courts | 29/07/2021 | Associated British Ports (ABP), ABTA – The Travel Association, Airlines UK, The Airport Operators Association (AOA), Board of Airline Representatives in the UK (BAR UK), Birmingham Airport, Bristol Airport, British Airways (BA), British Ports Association (BPA), Brittany Ferries, Carnival UK Group, Confederation of British Industry (CBI), Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), Cruise Britain, Det Forenede Dampskibs-Selskab (DFDS), easyJet, Edinburgh Airport, Eurostar, GetLink Group, Hutchinson Ports, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, Gatwick Airport, Glasgow Airport, Heathrow Airport, International Airlines Group (IAG), International Air Transport Association (IATA), Irish Ferries, Jet2, Peel Ports, London City Airport, Luton Airport, Manchester Airport Group (MAG), Maritime UK (MUK), Menzies Aviation, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Newcastle Airprot, Norwegian Cruise Line, P&O Ferries, Dover Port, Portsmouth Port, Princess Cruises, The Regional and Business Airports Group (RABA), Road Haulage Association, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Saga, Stansted Airport, Stena Line, TUI Group, UK Chamber of Shipping (UKCoS), UKHospitality, UKinbound, UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG), Viking Cruises, Virgin Atlantic, VisitBritain, Which?, WizzAir | Provide an update on international travel restart |
| Robert Courts | 02/08/2021 | General and Strategic Aviation Business Forum (GSABF) | A meeting with GSABF, to update on progress on the General Aviation Strategy |
| Robert Courts | 26/08/2021 | Birmingham Airport | Meeting with Birmingham Airport to receive an update on their operating context in light of COVID |
| Robert Courts | 27/08/2021 | General Aviation Awareness Council (GAAC) | Meeting with GAAC to discuss general aviation and concerns around HS2 |
| Robert Courts | 27/08/2021 | Aircrew Officers Association Europe | Meeting to discuss concerns around jobs in the aviation sector |
| Robert Courts | 31/08/2021 | Meeting with Cathay Pacific | Meeting to discuss concerns around jobs in the aviation sector |
| Robert Courts | 01/09/2021 | Northern Lighthouse Board | To understand business priorities and operations |
| Robert Courts | 02/09/2021 | Forth Ports | To understand business priorities and operations, including expansion plans in Leith |
| Robert Courts | 02/09/2021 | Dundee Airport, Tayside Aviation training facilities | To understand business priorities and operations |
| Robert Courts | 03/09/2021 | Aberdeen Port | To discuss progress against expansion plans and understand business priorities and operations |
| Robert Courts | 03/09/2021 | Fugro Remote Operating Vehicles Centre | To understand business priorities and operations |
| Robert Courts | 03/09/2021 | Aberdeen Airport | To understand business priorities and operations, especially in light of Covid-19 |
| Robert Courts | 07/09/2021 | UK Chamber of Shipping | Exit meeting with outgoing CEO and to discuss business priorities - Part 1 |
| Robert Courts | 09/09/2021 | UK Chamber of Shipping | Exit meeting with outgoing CEO and to discuss business priorities - Part 2 |
| Robert Courts | 09/09/2021 | Trades Union Congress | Meeting to discuss the impact of COVID on workers in the aviation sector |
| Robert Courts | 20/09/2021 | Associated British Ports (ABP), ABTA – The Travel Association, Airlines UK, The Airport Operators Association (AOA), Board of Airline Representatives in the UK (BAR UK), Birmingham Airport, Bristol Airport, British Airways (BA), British Ports Association (BPA), Brittany Ferries, Carnival UK Group, Confederation of British Industry (CBI), Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), Cruise Britain, Det Forenede Dampskibs-Selskab (DFDS), easyJet, Edinburgh Airport, Eurostar, GetLink Group, Hutchinson Ports, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, Gatwick Airport, Glasgow Airport, Heathrow Airport, International Airlines Group (IAG), International Air Transport Association (IATA), Irish Ferries, Jet2, Peel Ports, London City Airport, Luton Airport, Manchester Airport Group (MAG), Maritime UK (MUK), Menzies Aviation, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Newcastle Airprot, Norwegian Cruise Line, P&O Ferries, Dover Port, Portsmouth Port, Princess Cruises, The Regional and Business Airports Group (RABA), Road Haulage Association, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Saga, Stansted Airport, Stena Line, TUI Group, UK Chamber of Shipping (UKCoS), UKHospitality, UKinbound, UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG), Viking Cruises, Virgin Atlantic, VisitBritain, Which?, WizzAir | To discuss international travel restrictions |
| Robert Courts | 21/09/2021 | British Airways, Heathrow Airport, Belfast International Airport, Newcastle International Airport, Highlands and Islands Airport, UPS, Board of Airline Representatives in the UK, Airlines UK, British International Freight Association, Airport Operators Association | To discuss aviation security |
| Robert Courts | 23/09/2021 | General Aviation Advocate | Regular meeting with the General Aviation Advocate to receive an update on goings on in the sector |
| Robert Courts | 29/09/2021 | Aerospace Growth Partnership - ADS, Airbus, Aerospace Technology Institute, BAE Systems, Collins Aerospace, Denroy Plastics, GKN Aerospace, GE Aviation, High Value Manufacturing Catapult, Leonardo, Meggitt, Regional Aerospace Alliances, Rolls-Royce, Safran, Spirit Aerosystems, Thales, Unite, Invest Northern Ireland, Scottish Enterprise, Welsh Government | Minister is the DfT representative on the Aerospace Growth Partnership Board - meetings are around aerospace strategy and growth |
| Robert Courts | 29/09/2021 | International Civil Aviation Organization | Meeting with the President of ICAO, to discuss Covid's impact on aviation, and ICAO's High Level COVID Conference |
| Robert Courts | 29/09/2021 | International Transport Workers' Federation, International Chamber of Shipping, International Maritime Employers' Council | Meeting to discuss impact of Covid-19 on global seafarer workforce |
| Andrew Stephenson | 12/07/2021 | West Yorkshire Metro Mayor | Meeting to discuss Mayor's views on WY Mass Transit System in relation to Integrated Rail Plan |
| Andrew Stephenson | 13/07/2021 | Greater Manchester Combined Authority | To discuss Northern Powerhouse Rail and HS2 |
| Andrew Stephenson | 15/07/2021 | HS2 Construction Inspectors | Meeting to discuss the work of Construction Inspectors |
| Rachel Maclean | 06/07/2021 | British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association; Arnold Clark Finance; Marshall Leasing; Zipcar; Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions; Enterprise Rent-A-Car; Arval; Go Plant Fleet Service; Blackhorse & Lex Autolease | To discuss the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association's Van Plan and what support they require from the Government |
| Rachel Maclean | 06/07/2021 | Metropolitan Police; Essex Police | To discuss enforcement of illegal e-scooter use |
| Rachel Maclean | 06/07/2021 | Nissan | To discuss changes to the plug-in car grants |
| Rachel Maclean | 08/07/2021 | University of Hertfordshire’s Smart Mobility Unit; Centre for Climate Change & Social Transformations; International Sustainability; UPS; Baringa Partners; Sustrans; International Recycling Ltd; Global Recycling Foundation; Environment Agency; UKGreen Investment Bank | To discuss the details of the upcoming publication of the Transport Decarbonisation Plan |
| Rachel Maclean | 13/07/2021 | Motability | To discuss the accessibility of electric vehicle charge points |
| Rachel Maclean | 13/07/2021 | Carbon Engineering | To discuss sustainable fuels and their storage. |
| Rachel Maclean | 15/07/2021 | EVA England | Introductory meeting with the Electric Vehicle Association to discuss how they can work with the department to promote the uptake of electric vehicles |
| Rachel Maclean | 15/07/2021 | EDF Energy; Podpoint; Nissan; Pivot Power; Renewable Energy Association; Zenobe; Citizens Advice | To hear from a range of key stakeholders across energy, infrastructure and automotive as they prepare for the 2030 and 2035 phase out dates. |
| Rachel Maclean | 20/07/2021 | Climate Change Committee and Climate Adaptation Committee | To discuss the Climate Change Committee's Progress Report |
| Rachel Maclean | 20/07/2021 | Moto-Ken; Welcome Break; Roadchef; Extra; Westmorland; Stop 24 | To discuss delivering on the Government's goal of having 6 high-powered chargers at every motorway service area by 2023. |
| Rachel Maclean | 21/07/2021 | Royal Mail | To discuss the electrification of Royal Mail's vehicle fleet and the barriers they face |
| Rachel Maclean | 21/07/2021 | Airbus | To discuss aviation decarbonisation |
| Rachel Maclean | 22/07/2021 | Transport for the West Midlands, Chartered Institute of Highways and Transport, ADEPT, Women's Aid, White Ribbon Campaign, Plan International UK, Sikh Women’s Action Network, The Suzy Lamplugh Trust, Reclaim These Streets, Everyone’s Invited | To discuss improving women's safety on the transport network |
| Rachel Maclean | 22/07/2021 | CoMoUK | To discuss comobility and decarbonisation following the publication of the Transport Decarbonisation Plan |
| Rachel Maclean | 22/07/2021 | Turing Institute | To discuss the use of data and AI technology in improving transport provision |
| Rachel Maclean | 07/09/2021 | Keith Wallace | To discuss Crossrail International's performance over the last six months |
| Rachel Maclean | 07/09/2021 | PA Consulting, Royal College of Arts | To discuss the progress of the ChargePoint design project and agree its main objectives |
| Rachel Maclean | 13/09/2021 | SMMT, Toyota, Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, Stellantis, Bentley, Honda, BMW, Tesla and Volkswagen | To discuss options for a future CO2 emissions regulatory framework and defining zero emission capability |
| Rachel Maclean | 15/09/2021 | Future of Freight Council | To discuss the future of freight strategy, strategic freight corridors, and recent policy developments in this space |
| Rachel Maclean | 15/09/2021 | Local Government Association | To discuss the Local Government Association's report and how it compares with the Transport Decarbonisation Plan. |
| Trudy Harrison | 21/09/2021 | Jared Blumenfeld, Jacob Heinsen, Maja Bakran, Laurent Michel, Dr Laus Bonhoff, Amitabh Kant, Niti Aayog, Amedeo Teti, Hirose Naoshi, Tatiana Clouthier, Steven van Weyenberg, Mathias Fischer, Joo Young-joon, Sara Aagesen, Tomas Eneroth, Soeph Goffman, Drew Kodjak, Rich Roberts, Volvo, Volkswagen and Tesla. | To discuss the transition to zero emission vehicles. |
| Trudy Harrison | 27/09/2021 | PA Consulting, Royal College of Arts | To discuss the progress of the charge point design project and to finalise the design |