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DfT ministerial meetings, October to December 2021
Updated 31 March 2022
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| Minister | Date | Name of organisation or individual | Purpose of meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Shapps | 2021-10-18 | Constructions y Auxiliar de Ferrocarrile SA (CAF) | Linked to the Global Investment summit, CAF requested this meeting to discuss the roll-out of battery and hybrid traction technologies. |
| Grant Shapps | 2021-10-18 | Deutsche Post DHL Group | Linked to the Global Investment Summit, DHL requested this meeting to discuss HGV driver shortages and night flights. |
| Grant Shapps | 2021-10-18 | Airbus | Linked to the GIS, to discuss long term R&D aims and the upcoming COP26 summit. |
| Grant Shapps | 2021-10-19 | DP World | During the GIS, short bilateral to discus freeports development. |
| Grant Shapps | 2021-10-19 | Mubadala Investment Company | During the GIS, this meeting was mainly to discuss rail investment and investment partnerships in the UK. |
| Grant Shapps | 2021-10-19 | Ford Motor Company | During the GIS, to learn more about Ford's plans to transition from internal combustion, and to discuss charging infrastructure. |
| Grant Shapps | 2021-10-20 | Inmarsat | To discuss Inmarsat's role in the Aviation and Maritime industry, the Governments, space ambitions, and access to the European Navigation Overlay Service(EGNOS) |
| Grant Shapps | 2021-10-21 | Highways England | To discuss Project Delta which is a project investigating how a Daily Mail Journalist got access to National Highways office |
| Grant Shapps | 2021-11-22 | Emirates | To discuss international travel, aviation recovery and decarbonisation. |
| Grant Shapps | 2021-11-22 | DP World | To discuss freeport investments in the UK and DP World presence at Dubai Expo. |
| Grant Shapps | 2021-11-22 | Rolls-Royce | To discuss sustainable aviation fuels and decarbonisation technologies. |
| Grant Shapps | 2021-11-23 | Dubai International Airport | Tour of airport, including discussion of aviation technologies and involvement of UK companies in running Dubai Airport. |
| Grant Shapps | 2021-11-23 | Surinder Arora | To discuss aviation recovery and UK aviation infrastructure. |
| Grant Shapps | 2021-11-23 | DP World | Tour of Jebel Ali Port, including discussion of new port technologies. |
| Grant Shapps | 2021-11-24 | Masdar | To discuss decarbonisation technologies, including electric vehicles and sustainable aviation fuels, and Masdar investments in the UK. |
| Grant Shapps | 2021-11-30 | Gatwick Airport | To meet with the CEO and others to understand the continuing impact of COVID on their business, and plans for recovery. |
| Grant Shapps | 2021-11-30 | Pod Point | Discuss challenges that Pod Point is facing when working with local authorities to deploy charging on public sector land. |
| Grant Shapps | 2021-12-06 | Jet Zero Council | Fourth JZC meeting with BEIS Ministers, officials and key aviation stakeholders to discuss next steps for decarbonising aviation and progress on Jet Zero. |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-10-07 | Ansible Motion, Applus, Arrival, Aurrigo, Bosch UK, Codeplay, Delta, D-Risk, Five, Ford UK, Horiba MIRA, Humanising Autonomy, Immense Simulation, Oxibotica, Streetdrone, Thales Group, Vodafone, Wayve, Zenzic | A roundtable with industry, looking at understanding challenges and blockers for companies exporting and growing |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-10-19 | SMMT, Royal Mail, Logistics UK, Leyland Trucks, Sainsburys, BVRLA, Tesla, Votlta Trucks, Cummins, UPS, Arrival, Tevva | To discuss options for the phase-out of non-zero-emission Heavy Goods Vehicles |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-10-20 | Co Charger Ltd | To discuss to work Co-Charger is doing in the community charging sphere |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-10-20 | PA Consulting and the Royal College of Art | To hear about the final ChargePoint design and decide how it would be showcased at COP26 |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-10-20 | Stellantis | As part of the Global Investment Summit, a meeting was held to discuss companies move towards decarbonisation and electrification. |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-11-02 | RAC Foundation | Introduction to the work of the Transport Technology Forum |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-11-02 | First Bus | To discuss the decarbonisation of First Bus' fleet and the role hydrogen can play for buses |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-11-03 | Instavolt, Motability, Engie, ChargePoint, SMMT, Autotrader, Royal Mail, British Gas, Local Government Association, Which?, Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology | As part of the unveiling of the Touch Point electric charger at COP26, this meeting was scheduled to hear the industry's views on whether or not to roll out the prototype |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-11-04 | Luke Evans MP, Midlands Engine | To discuss Midland's engine transport decarbonisation plan and to see how the plan can support HMG net zero objectives |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-11-04 | Trojan Energy, Urban Electric London, Connected Kerb, Shell, PodPoint, BP Pulse | As part of the unveiling of the Touch Point electric charger at COP26, this meeting was scheduled to hear the industry's views on whether or not to roll out the prototype |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-11-04 | The Energy Research Accelerator | To discuss the use and development of hydrogen in the West Midlands and the work of the Energy Research Accelerator |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-11-10 | Amazon | To discuss Amazon fleet electrification |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-11-10 | Zero Emission Vehicles Transition Council | The fourth meeting, the Zero Emission Vehicles Transition Council will agreed and launched an ambitious Action Plan for 2022 to ensure alignment between the Zero Emission Vehicles transition and the Paris Agreement. |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-11-10 | California Air Resource Board | To discuss the importance of collaboration to achieve decarbonisation and the upcoming MoU between LA and UK |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-11-17 | Stantec Generation AV | To discuss Stantec's work as a global consultancy firm seeking to simplify and streamline the connected and autonomous vehicles adoption procurement process for local authorities. |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-11-17 | Fisker | To showcase the upcoming fiscar Electric Vehicle at the LA motorshow |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-11-17 | Universal Studios | To discuss how the entertainment industry is decarbonising and electrifying its operation |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-11-18 | Southern California Gas Company, SunLine Transit, Port of Los Angeles, Ways2H and Liquid Sunlight Alliance | To discuss with key leaders the role of hydrogen to decarbonise transportation sectors with a focus on California’s hydrogen strategy and deployment plans |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-11-18 | CA Transportation Commission Chair | To discuss the importance of the LA/UK MoU and issues of women safety on transport |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-11-18 | Michigan Office of Future Mobility & Electrification | To discuss how Michigan is utilising technology and decarbonising and lessons UK can learn |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-11-23 | Green Finance Institute | For the Minister to hear how the Green Finance Institute support start-up green organisations and how they assist existing businesses with the move to net zero. |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-11-23 | Local Government Association | To discuss ways the Local Government Association can help to support LAs in the take-up of HMG electric ChargePoint grants |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-12-01 | Women's Aid | An introductory meeting to the work of Women's Aid |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-12-01 | CoMoUK | An introductory meeting to the work of CoMoUK and their key priorities |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-12-02 | Cross Rail International | Update on Crossrail International developments |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-12-07 | ADS Group | To discuss Aerospace and Jet Zero |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-12-08 | Logistics UK, British Ports Association, UK Major Ports Group, Association of International Courier and Express Services, UK Warehouse Association, British International Freight Association, Cold Chain Federation, Rail Delivery Group, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK, Airport Operators Association, Airlines UK, Chambers of Shipping | To discuss the upcoming Year of Logistics 2022 and the emerging recommendations from the Future of Freight Strategy |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-12-07 | Urban Mobility Partnership | Introductory meeting to the work of the Urban Mobility Partnership and their key priorities |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-12-07 | Toyota | To discuss the introduction of the ZEV mandate and defining zero emission capability ahead of the 2030/35 phase out of new petrol and diesel cars |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-12-08 | Sustainable Aviation | To discuss sustainable aviation fuels |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-12-08 | RAC | To discuss how RAC is adapting to decarbonisation targets and their biggest concerns |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-12-08 | England’s Economic Heartland | To discuss how members of the England Economic Heartland are restructuring their businesses to move to net zero |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-12-13 | National Grid | To discuss how National Grid are preparing for the extra electricity required from the increasing number of Electric Vehicles and how National Grid can help the Government to implement its goals, in the context of the Rapid Charging Fund |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-12-14 | The Go-Ahead Group | To hear about the Go-Ahead Group's decarbonisation plans for their vehicle fleets and to see how HMG can assist |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-12-14 | Association of British Insurers (ABI) | An introductory meeting to discuss the Association of British Insurers' key priorities |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-12-15 | Zemo Partnership | An introductory meeting to discuss how the Zemo Partnerships helps its members to decarbonise |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-12-15 | SMMT | To discuss the changes to the plug-in car grants and charging infrastructure |
| Trudy Harrison | 2021-12-15 | Motorcycle Action Group | To discuss the Motorcycle Action Group's upcoming action plan on motorcycles and how the industry plans to transition to zero-emission motorcycles. |
| Chris Heaton-Harris | 2021-10-14 | South Western Railway Train operating company | To discuss the SWR TT Consultation Report |
| Chris Heaton-Harris | 2021-10-18 | Global Investment Summit (Bilaterals) DB Cargo | As part of the governments Global Investment Summit, DIT requested that Rail minister meets DB Cargo for a short discussion while they were in London |
| Chris Heaton-Harris | 2021-10-18 | Global Investment Summit (Bilaterals) IFM | As part of the governments Global Investment Summit, DIT requested that Rail minister meets IFM for a short discussion while they were in London |
| Chris Heaton-Harris | 2021-10-19 | Hitachi | As part of the governments Global Investment Summit, DIT requested that Rail minister meets Hitachi for a short discussion while they were in London |
| Chris Heaton-Harris | 2021-10-26 | Disability Charity Scope UK | To discuss accessibility in transport |
| Chris Heaton-Harris | 2021-10-26 | Office of Rail and Road | This was part of a regular catch up with Office of Rail & Road |
| Chris Heaton-Harris | 2021-11-01 | James Bain, CEO of Worldline | Intro meeting |
| Chris Heaton-Harris | 2021-11-02 | Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) Chair Keith Richards | To discuss accessibility in transport |
| Chris Heaton-Harris | 2021-11-22 | All Train Operating Companies MDs | To discuss improving passenger assistance by rail staff for disabled passengers in rail |
| Chris Heaton-Harris | 2021-11-22 | Meeting Sam Jennings and Angie Doll | To discuss improving passenger assistance by rail staff for disabled passengers |
| Chris Heaton-Harris | 2021-12-02 | OLR catch up | Regular meeting with chair and CEO of OLR to discuss ongoing issues |
| Chris Heaton-Harris | 2021-12-02 | Julian Worth Chair CILT Rail Freight Forum | To discuss Rail freight and Electrification |
| Chris Heaton-Harris | 2021-12-07 | GB Railfreight, Freightliner, DB Cargo UK | To discuss william shapps plan for rail relating to rail freight |
| Chris Heaton-Harris | 2021-12-15 | Rail Delivery Group, Rail Safety and Standards Board, Rail Freight Group, Rail Industry Association, Rail Supply Group Council, Transport Focus, Campaign for Better Transport, National Infrastructure Commission, Midlands Connect, Community Rail, Urban Transport Group, Sustrans, Natural England, Confederation of British Industry, Institute of Directors, British Chamber of Commerce, Federation of Small Businesses, Investment Association, Tech UK, UK Collaboratorium for research on Infrastructure and Cities, What Works Centre for Local Growth, Imperial College London, SYSTRA | Roundtable meeting to discuss the proposed Whole Industry Strategic Plan for rail and all to share valuable expert viewpoint as the plan is developed. |
| Chris Heaton-Harris | 2021-12-15 | Eurostar International Ltd | Regular meeting with Eurostar CEO to discuss international rail matters |
| Robert Courts | 2021-10-01 | Port of Felixstowe | To discuss container congestion |
| Robert Courts | 2021-10-13 | Newcastle Airport | Discussion as part of visit to Airport. Discussion priorities for the Airport including international travel restrictions, support for airports, APD, security, night flights consolation and decarbonisation |
| Robert Courts | 2021-10-14 | Port of Tyne | Discussion as part of visit to the Port. Overview of ports key workstreams including knowledge hub |
| Robert Courts | 2021-10-18 | Aviation Heritage UK | Meeting to discuss issues related to historic aviation in the UK |
| Robert Courts | 2021-10-19 | Wizz Air UK | Introductory meeting with the new CEO of WizzAir UK to discuss priorities |
| Robert Courts | 2021-10-20 | Trinity House | Discussed overview of Trinity House's work, THV Patricia vessel replacement procurement and Royal Sovereign Lighthouse decommissioning |
| Robert Courts | 2021-10-20 | Inmarsat | Introductory meeting with the new CEO of Inmarsat to discuss their work in the UK |
| Robert Courts | 2021-10-21 | BIFA, UK Major Ports Group, Hyundai Merchant Marine (Europe) Ltd, British Ports Association, Logistics UK, Port of Felixstowe, UK Warehousing Association, CMA-CGM, Maersk, UK Chamber of Shipping, MSC, Rail Freight Group | Freight Roundtable to discuss supply chain issues and the impact on UK container ports |
| Robert Courts | 2021-10-25 | Airlines for America (A4A) | Meeting to discuss the future of aviation between the UK and USA, and how A4A can work with UK Government to restore and maintain Transatlantic air service. |
| Robert Courts | 2021-10-25 | Which? | To discuss Which's plans and priorities for the future |
| Robert Courts | 2021-10-25 | Airspace Trust Trustees | Meeting to hear an update on the progress of the Trust |
| Robert Courts | 2021-11-01 | Port of London Authority | To discuss latest updates at Port of London Authority and the Chief Executive's upcoming role as Non-Executive Chair of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) |
| Robert Courts | 2021-11-02 | Maritime UK, UK Chamber of Shipping, UK Harbour Masters Association, UK Major Ports Group, Cruise Lines International Association, UK Maritime Pilots' Association, Nautilus, Logistics UK, maritime London, Society of Maritime Industries, Unite, RMT | Regular meeting of the Maritime Covid-19 Recovery Steering Group to discuss strategic restart and recovery priorities for the sector |
| Robert Courts | 2021-11-15 | Delta Air Lines | Introductory meeting with Delta's leadership team to hear their priorities for operations in the UK |
| Robert Courts | 2021-11-16 | CMA CGM | Introductory meeting and to discuss UK container market congestion |
| Robert Courts | 2021-11-16 | Philip Baum | To discuss his experience and views of the UK approach to aviation security |
| Robert Courts | 2021-11-17 | Aberdeen Harbour | Discussed Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project, support for UK Port Infrastructure Projects including Freeports and COP26 |
| Robert Courts | 2021-11-22 | Lloyds Register | Introductory meeting. Discussed Lloyds Register strategic direction, UK’s Green Corridor Ambition/COP26, UK Ship Register and UK Port infrastructure |
| Robert Courts | 2021-11-22 | Cruise Lines International Association, Carnival UK, MSC Cruises | To discuss cruise restart and Covid-19 International Travel restrictions |
| Robert Courts | 2021-11-23 | Kilfrost Limited | Meeting with Kilfrost to hear about resilience for LPG supplies over the winter period |
| Robert Courts | 2021-11-25 | Irish Ferries | Discussed range of topics including International Travel restrictions, impact of EU-exit on Ro-Ro traffic, port connectivity, new Dover-Calais services, Decarbonisation, UK Ship Register and Safety |
| Robert Courts | 2021-11-25 | Holyhead Towing Company Ltd | Introductory meeting. Discussed impact of EU Exit, shipbuilding and workforce shortages |
| Robert Courts | 2021-11-25 | Holyhead Mayor | Discussed priorities for Holyhead including Freeports, port connectivity and levelling up |
| Robert Courts | 2021-11-29 | Airport Operators Association Board | Attendance at the AOA Board to outline Ministers' priorities, also talked about Omicron variant |
| Robert Courts | 2021-11-29 | Maritime UK South West | To update on work of Maritime UK South West cluster |
| Robert Courts | 2021-11-30 | Airlines UK, Newcastle Airport, ABTA, EasyJet, UK Chamber of Shipping, Manchester Airport Group, AITO, UK Hospitality, RABA, ADS, UKinbound, AICES | An international travel roundtable to discuss plans in light of Omicron |
| Robert Courts | 2021-11-30 | United Airlines | Introductory meeting with United's leadership team to hear their priorities for operations in the UK |
| Robert Courts | 2021-12-01 | Associated British Ports | Discussed supply chains, decarbonisation and international travel |
| Robert Courts | 2021-12-01 | JetBlue | Meeting with JetBlue's CEO to discuss their expansion into the UK market |
| Robert Courts | 2021-12-01 | FlyZero | A joint Ministerial briefing on the work of FlyZero for aviation decarbonisation |
| Robert Courts | 2021-12-02 | MSC, GB Railfreight, Hutchinson Ports, Kuehne+Nagel, Maritime Transport, Sainsbury's | Roundtable meeting to discuss UK Container Market |
| Robert Courts | 2021-12-02 | Harwich Haven Authority | To discuss strategic priorities for HHA including environment, safety, dredging plans and employment |
| Robert Courts | 2021-12-06 | David Stanton, David Morley, Graeme Ferguson, Mike Powell, Marten Soderborn | A roundtable meeting with investors in UK airports, to hear about the outlook for investing in UK airports, and the impact of Omicron measures |
| Robert Courts | 2021-12-07 | GA Awareness Council | Meeting with GAAC to discuss priorities for general aviation |
| Robert Courts | 2021-12-09 | Rolls Royce | Introduction to Rolls-Royce and their net zero strategy, decarbonisation and sustainable aviation fuels. |
| Robert Courts | 2021-12-09 | Midlands Airport | Meeting as part of a visit to discuss an overview of the last 18 months and a forward look following the impact of COVID. |
| Robert Courts | 2021-12-14 | Airlines UK, BAR UK, International Air Transport Association, Airport Operators Association, Chamber of Shipping, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), Eurotunnel, Eurostar | A review discussion of temporary and precautionary international travel measures as a result of Omicron. |
| Andrew Stephenson | 2021-11-17 | Transport for the North | Meeting to discuss the Integrated Rail Plan |
| Andrew Stephenson | 2021-11-17 | Douglas Oakervee | Meeting to discuss the Integrated Rail Plan |
| Andrew Stephenson | 2021-11-17 | Midlands Connect | Meeting to discuss the Integrated Rail Plan |
| Andrew Stephenson | 2021-11-17 | Mayor Andy Street | Meeting to discuss the Integrated Rail Plan |
| Andrew Stephenson | 2021-11-18 | British Chambers of Commerce and Confederation of British Industry | Meeting to discuss the Integrated Rail Plan |
| Andrew Stephenson | 2021-11-18 | Warrington Council | Meeting to discuss the Integrated Rail Plan |
| Andrew Stephenson | 2021-11-18 | Mayor Andy Burnham | Meeting to discuss the Integrated Rail Plan |
| Andrew Stephenson | 2021-11-18 | Mayor Jamie Driscoll | Meeting to discuss the Integrated Rail Plan |
| Andrew Stephenson | 2021-11-18 | Mayor Steve Rotherham | Meeting to discuss the Integrated Rail Plan |
| Andrew Stephenson | 2021-11-18 | Mayor Tracy Brabin | Meeting to discuss the Integrated Rail Plan |
| Andrew Stephenson | 2021-11-18 | Northern Powerhouse Partnership | Meeting to discuss the Integrated Rail Plan |
| Andrew Stephenson | 2021-11-18 | Bradford Council | Meeting to discuss the Integrated Rail Plan |
| Andrew Stephenson | 2021-11-18 | Cheshire West Council | Meeting to discuss the Integrated Rail Plan |
| Andrew Stephenson | 2021-11-18 | Mayor Dan Jarvis | Meeting to discuss the Integrated Rail Plan |
| Andrew Stephenson | 2021-11-18 | Hull City Council | Meeting to discuss the Integrated Rail Plan |
| Andrew Stephenson | 2021-11-18 | East Riding of Yorkshire Council | Meeting to discuss the Integrated Rail Plan |
| Andrew Stephenson | 2021-11-18 | Lancashire County Council | Meeting to discuss the Integrated Rail Plan |
| Andrew Stephenson | 2021-11-19 | Crewe Council | Meeting to discuss the Integrated Rail Plan |
| Andrew Stephenson | 2021-11-22 | City of York Council | Meeting to discuss the Integrated Rail Plan |
| Andrew Stephenson | 2021-11-22 | Gateshead Council | Meeting to discuss the Integrated Rail Plan |
| Andrew Stephenson | 2021-11-22 | North Yorkshire Council | Meeting to discuss the Integrated Rail Plan |
| Andrew Stephenson | 2021-12-13 | Rachel Skinner, Williams Sale Partnership | Meeting to discuss the Department's skills discussion paper and task force |
| Andrew Stephenson | 2021-12-14 | HS2 Construction Inspectors | Meeting to discuss Construction Inspectors recent HS2 site visit |
| Charlotte Vere | 2021-10-13 | Office of Traffic Commissioner | To discuss licenses for haulage operators |
| Charlotte Vere | 2021-11-01 | London Councils’ Transport and Environment Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs meeting | To discuss strengthening borough relationships with DFT, Funding for London Transport, Bus Service levels. |
| Charlotte Vere | 2021-11-18 | Confederation of Passenger Transport | To discuss spending review settlement to ensure delivery of the aims of the strategy and transform bus services. |
| Charlotte Vere | 2021-11-22 | Transport for London | To discuss Hammersmith Bridge Ferry |
| Charlotte Vere | 2021-11-24 | SWITCH Mobility and Hinduja Group | To discuss how SWITCH is driving public transport towards net zero carbon |
| Charlotte Vere | 2021-11-25 | Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce | To discuss Ferry update, Stabilisation business case update, Strengthening update, joint comms statement. |
| Charlotte Vere | 2021-12-02 | Transport for London | To discuss new income sources as part of the TfL funding agreement |
| Charlotte Vere | 2021-12-14 | United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) | To discuss the UNECE’s Inland Transport Committee’s next conference in February and road safety issues generally |