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DfT: ministerial external meetings, January to March 2023
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| Minister | Date | Name of organisation or individual | Purpose of meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Harper | 18/03/2023 | Campaign for Better Transport | To discuss transport issues |
| Mark Harper | 25/03/2023 | Tesla | To discuss the rollout of zero emission vehicles |
| Mark Harper | 02/01/2023 | Aviation Council | First meeting of the Aviation Council |
| Mark Harper | 02/02/2023 | Heathrow | To discuss the state of the UK aviation sector and aviation decarbonisation |
| Mark Harper | 02/02/2023 | British Airways | To discuss the state of the UK aviation sector, aviation decarbonisation and aviation skills |
| Mark Harper | 02/02/2023 | Virgin Atlantic | To discuss the state of the UK aviation sector, aviation decarbonisation and aviation skills |
| Mark Harper | 08/02/2023 | Firstrail and TPE | To discuss recent performance on TPE and their plan for recovery. |
| Mark Harper | 14/02/2023 | Artermis Technologies | Visit to their site to introduce the Secretary of State to their work |
| Mark Harper | 28/02/2023 | UK Onward | Introductory meeting to discuss Onward's transport research |
| Mark Harper | 28/03/2023 | Hitachi | Introductory meeting to discuss their role in rolling stock production |
| Jesse Norman | 11/01/2023 | Openreach; Royal Mail; LeasePlan; Climate Group; EV100 | To discuss the recommendations made in the UK Electric Fleets Coalition's policy paper for accelerating the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs). |
| Jesse Norman | 18/01/2023 | Rachel Skinner; Siemens Mobility Ltd; Women in Transport; Virgin Atlantic; DHL; Maritime UK; FirstGroup; HS2 Ltd; National Skills Academy for Rail; National Highways; Harlow College; Stansted Airport College | To discuss plans for the Transport Employment & Skills taskforce, shortlist interventions developed by the working groups and propose a way forward for future development. |
| Jesse Norman | 25/01/2023 | British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association; Novuna Vehicle Solutions; Arval UK; Enterprise Holdings UK/Ireland; Motability Operations; United Rental Group; Lloyds Banking Group; Rivus; Zipcar | To discuss the challenges and opportunities of the transition to zero emission vehicles. |
| Jesse Norman | 25/01/2023 | Philip New, Independent Reviewer | To discuss Philip New's report into the commercialisation of sustainable aviation fuel in the UK. |
| Jesse Norman | 31/01/2023 | Nissan | To discuss the introduction of a zero emission vehicle mandate and electric vehicle Chargepoint provision in the UK. |
| Jesse Norman | 01/02/2023 | Waymo; Office for Rail and Road; BT; CGI; Amazon; Gemserv; Stuart; Starship Technologies; TechUK; Humanising Autonomy; Capita; Uber; Wayve; Gaist. | To discuss the transport technology industry's key priorities and challenges and the Department's policies on future mobility. |
| Jesse Norman | 03/02/2023 | Oxford University; Network Rail; HS2 Ltd; The Association of Directors of Economy, Environment, Planning and Transport; National Highways; Rail Standards and Safety Board; Aerospace Technology Institute; Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy; Government Office for Science; UK Research and Innovation; Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; Welsh Government; Connected Places Catapult; Chair of the Department for Transport Science Advisory Council. | To discuss UK transport research and innovation |
| Jesse Norman | 07/02/2023 | Thomas Pocklington Trust; Transport for All; Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety; Guide Dogs; Royal National Institute of Blind People; National Police Chiefs’ Council | To discuss the impacts of micromobility on vulnerable road users and the Department's policies related to this |
| Jesse Norman | 08/02/2023 | Pure Electric; Electric Assisted Vehicles; Loud Mobility; Bill Clare; if.Vehicles; Wheels for ; Wellbeing; Brompton Bicycle Ltd; Bicycle Association; Royal Mail; Coventry City Council; Motor Cycle Industry Association; Warwick Manufacturing Group at University of Warwick | To discuss the interests of the micromobility industry and the Department's policies related to this |
| Jesse Norman | 09/02/2023 | JCB | JCB provided an updated on their Road to Zero (RTZ) programme. |
| Jesse Norman | 21/02/2023 | Institute for Government; Institute of Regulation; Royal Society; Society of Motor Manufactures and Traders (SMMT); Sir Philip Rutman, Former Permanent Secretary, Department for Transport; Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA); Vehicle Certificate Agency (VCA); Royal Academy of Engineering, Changing Europe; | To discuss the opportunities related to the reconceptualisation of vehicle standards post Brexit. |
| Jesse Norman | 28/02/2023 | Pod Point | To discuss chargepoints and electric vehicle chargepoint regulations. |
| Jesse Norman | 01/03/2023 | CoMoUK | To discuss the growth of shared travel in the UK and the shape of industry |
| Jesse Norman | 06/03/2023 | Motability | To discuss the accessibility of chargepoints and uptake of the Publicly Available Standard (PAS) 1899. |
| Jesse Norman | 06/03/2023 | Newcastle University | To discuss connected and automated technologies in logistics. |
| Jesse Norman | 07/03/2023 | West Midlands Combined Authority; Cycling and Walking Commissioner | To discuss active travel and micromobility in the West Midlands |
| Jesse Norman | 08/03/2023 | Hydrogen South West | To discuss Hydrogen South West's current projects including a Hydrogen Hub at Bristol Port and work with Airbus to create a hydrogen-powered aircraft. |
| Jesse Norman | 08/03/2023 | Skyports; Bristow Group; Logistics UK; Aerospace Technology Institute; Future Flight Challenge; Association for Remotely Puloted Aircraft Systems; Joby Aviation; Aerospace Defence Security and Space; British Business and Feenral Aviation Association; NATS; Regional and Business Airports Group; Connected Places Catapult; Drone Industry Action Group and UK Aerospace Research Consortium; Civil Aviation Authority; Vertical Aerospace | The first meeting of an industry group to work towards the Future of Flight plan which supports the safe introduction of new aviation technologies. The plan was reviewed and terms of reference agreed. |
| Jesse Norman | 08/03/2023 | Ginger | To discuss future regulation on micromobility and the effects of this on industry |
| Jesse Norman | 13/03/2023 | Alan Turing Institute | To discuss the role of data platforms in supporting active travel infrastructure and future use cases of AI in the public sector |
| Jesse Norman | 14/03/2023 | ChargeUK | For ChargeUK to introduce itself to Minister Norman and to discuss the impact of the consumer experience regulations on Chargepoint operators. |
| Jesse Norman | 15/03/2023 | ChargeUK; Connect; Podpoint; Trojan; Tesla; Zaptec; Connected Kerb; BP Pulse; Shell Recharge; BEAMA , Chargepoint | To discuss the consumer experience at electric vehicle Chargepoint regulations and Chargepoint reliability. |
| Jesse Norman | 16/03/2023 | Ford | To discuss hands-free lane keeping driver assistance technology and decarbonisation of road transport. |
| Jesse Norman | 20/03/2023 | Green Alliance | For Minister Norman to outline the Department's policies and to discuss the zero emission vehicle mandate |
| Jesse Norman | 20/03/2023 | FairCharge | To discuss the difference in price of public and private charging for electric vehicles. |
| Jesse Norman | 20/03/2023 | Jane Stevenson MP and Constituent | To discuss future regulation of e-scooters |
| Jesse Norman | 21/03/2023 | Motorcycle Action Group | To discuss the phase out of non-zero emission L-Category vehicles. |
| Jesse Norman | 23/03/2023 | BorgWarner | BorgWarner gave an overview on their new hydrogen technologies and in particular the potential of Hydrogen-ICE for the HGV market. |
| Jesse Norman | 27/03/2023 | The Motor Cycle Industry Association Ltd | To discuss the phase out of the sale of non-zero emission L-Category vehicles. |
| Jesse Norman | 27/03/2023 | Moto; Extra; Welcome Break/Apple Green Electric; Roadchef; Westmorland; Grice Collins Long Limited; Euro Garages | To discuss accelerating grid connections at motorway service areas, in the context of the Government's Rapid Charging Fund. |
| Jesse Norman | 27/03/2023 | Jacobs | An introductory meeting in which Jacobs detailed their work in a variety of areas including the space sector and transport decarbonisation. |
| Jesse Norman | 28/03/2023 | Energy Saving Trust | For the ETS to outline its work to support the Government's decarbonisation objectives and to discuss future funding allocations. |
| Jesse Norman | 29/03/2023 | UK Power Networks; SP Energy Networks; National Grid Electricity Distribution; Northern Powergrid; Electricity North West; Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Energy Networks Association; Ofgem; National Highways | To discuss how the Distribution Network Operators can support the Rapid Charging Fund and accelerate grid connections. |
| Jesse Norman | 29/03/2023 | British Retail Consortium | For Minister Norman to hear about work completed by BRC members in decarbonising their fleets and to discuss the work that Government is doing to decarbonise road freight. |
| Jesse Norman | 29/03/2023 | Zemo Partnership | For the Zemo Partnership to outline its work to support the Government's decarbonisation objectives and to discuss future funding allocations. |
| Charlotte Vere | 10/01/2023 | Green Alliance Aviation | To discuss Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) |
| Charlotte Vere | 10/01/2023 | Gatwick Airport | To meet for a pre-brief prior to the Aviation Council |
| Charlotte Vere | 11/01/2023 | CFL, David Leighton, Jet2, DHL, Swissport, ASC Handling | To prevent summer season disruption and securing long-term resilience |
| Charlotte Vere | 12/01/2023 | British Aviation Group | To be updated on BAGs most recent activities |
| Charlotte Vere | 12/01/2023 | Royal National Lifeboat Instituion | For the Minister to hear about the work of the RNLI and how they work with HM Coastguard. |
| Charlotte Vere | 16/01/2023 | Associated British Ports | A meeting to be introduced to Associated British Ports, a major trade body for ports. |
| Charlotte Vere | 16/01/2023 | UPS | A meeting to further discuss how UPS can work with the Minister |
| Charlotte Vere | 17/01/2023 | International Air Transport Association | Met to discuss various topics and concerns with the Minister. |
| Charlotte Vere | 17/01/2023 | FlyNorse | For an introductory meeting and to discuss their entry to the UK Market |
| Charlotte Vere | 18/01/2023 | Cruise Lines International Association | Introductory meeting with the cruise line trade association to discuss key issues the cruise sector are facing and how government can support. |
| Charlotte Vere | 18/01/2023 | AirlinesUK | Meeting to discuss Sustainable Aviation Fuels |
| Charlotte Vere | 24/01/2023 | Spirit Aerosystems | To discuss Spirit AeroSystems growing UK activity. |
| Charlotte Vere | 24/01/2023 | Airspace Change Organisation Group | To discuss Airspace Modernisation |
| Charlotte Vere | 31/01/2023 | Bibby Marine | A meeting to discuss decarbonisation and the technologies the company is developing. |
| Charlotte Vere | 31/01/2023 | Royal Caribbean Group | For an introductory meeting with a major cruise line operator and to discuss how government can support and work with the sector. |
| Charlotte Vere | 31/01/2023 | CMA CGM | To discuss CMA CGM's interest in UK collaboration |
| Charlotte Vere | 01/02/2023 | Portsmouth Port | A meeting to discuss commercially sensitive operations |
| Charlotte Vere | 07/02/2023 | Sustainable Aviation | To discuss UK SAF support |
| Charlotte Vere | 07/02/2023 | Trinity House | To discuss the General Lighthouse Authority's role and how they work with the department. |
| Charlotte Vere | 08/02/2023 | Bristol Airport | For an introdcutory meeting and to update the Minister on the work the airport has undertaken |
| Charlotte Vere | 08/02/2023 | Airlines 4 America | To discuss areas the UK and US can better collaborate on in aviation |
| Charlotte Vere | 09/02/2023 | City of Derry Airport | To discuss the challenges faced in Northern Ireland |
| Charlotte Vere | 20/02/2023 | Portsmouth Port | A meeting to discuss Shore Power |
| Charlotte Vere | 21/02/2023 | Ferrovial Airports | An introductory meeting with the Minister and to discuss current concerns. |
| Charlotte Vere | 21/02/2023 | Aices | To discuss night flights |
| Charlotte Vere | 27/02/2023 | BarUK | For an introductory meeting as the Aviation Minister |
| Charlotte Vere | 28/02/2023 | London City Airport, Cranfield Aerospace, Rolls Royce, GKN Aerospace, University College London, Cranfield University | To discuss hydrogen in Aviation |
| Charlotte Vere | 28/02/2023 | Cranfield Aerospace Solutions | For a briefing on zero emission flight |
| Charlotte Vere | 07/02/2023 | Gatwick Airport | For a de-brief following the Aviation Council |
| Charlotte Vere | 07/03/2023 | GPS Marine | To discuss the workboat sector and local issues faced by the company. |
| Charlotte Vere | 20/03/2023 | RAC, College of Optometrists, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Powerscourt, Halfords, Ring Automotive, | To discuss headlight glare |
| Charlotte Vere | 21/03/2023 | British Marine | A meeting to discuss the UK's leisure marine industry and its transition to net zero |
| Charlotte Vere | 21/03/2023 | University of Central Lancashire | To discuss progress to date achieved through the Skills Commission and the strategy for its continued success |
| Charlotte Vere | 21/03/2023 | SkyPorts | To meet for a pre-brief prior to the Future of Flight Industry Group |
| Richard Holden | 10/01/2023 | Brentwood Council | To discuss the Army & Navy Sustainable Transport Package |
| Richard Holden | 16/01/2023 | Nick Rogers, Assembly Member for South West London | To discuss London's transport network |
| Richard Holden | 16/01/2023 | Chartered Institute for Logistics and Transport | Introductory meeting |
| Richard Holden | 18/01/2023 | Bracknell Forest Unitary Council | To attend a discussion of the Unitary Council Network |
| Richard Holden | 23/01/2023 | Motor Insurers Bureau | Introductory meeting with the CEO |
| Richard Holden | 24/01/2023 | Meera Naran | To discuss road safey and smart motorways |
| Richard Holden | 25/01/2023 | Keolis | Introductory meeting with the CEO |
| Richard Holden | 24/01/2023 | Local Government Association | To discuss funding for public transport |
| Richard Holden | 01/02/2023 | Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) | To discuss the safety of delivery drivers with the CEO |
| Richard Holden | 08/02/2023 | Tees Valley Mayoral Combined Authority | To discuss bus services with the Mayor |
| Richard Holden | 08/02/2023 | Uber | Introductory meeting |
| Richard Holden | 20/02/2023 | Sir Peter Hendy | Introductory meeting |
| Richard Holden | 21/02/2023 | Bradford Council | To discuss the Shipley Congrestion relief scheme |
| Richard Holden | 21/02/2023 | Woodland Trust | Introductory meeting with the CEO |
| Richard Holden | 21/02/2023 | Campaign for Better Transport | Introductory meeting |
| Richard Holden | 06/03/2023 | Institute for Licensing | To discuss Taxi and Private Hire Licensing arrangements |
| Richard Holden | 07/03/2023 | Cameron Wood | To discuss pavement accessibility |
| Richard Holden | 08/03/2023 | Transport for Greater Manchester | Introductory meeting with the Transport Commissioner |
| Richard Holden | 09/03/2023 | Representatives from | To discuss bus and local transport in Doncaster |
| Richard Holden | 15/03/2023 | CPT, National Express, Go-Ahead, Stagecoach, First, Arriva, Stephenson's of Essex, Trent Barton, Nottingham City Transport, Transdev Blasefield and ALBUM | To chair a roundtable discussion on the bus sector |
| Richard Holden | 07/03/2023 | members of the motorists forum | To chair the Motorists Forum |
| Richard Holden | 22/03/2023 | members of the Freight Council | To chair the Freight Council |
| Richard Holden | 22/03/2023 | South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority | To discuss bus services with the Mayor |
| Richard Holden | 27/03/2023 | Association of Local Bus Managers (ALBUM) | To discuss the bus sector |
| Richard Holden | 28/03/2023 | Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) | To discuss the bus sector |
| Huw Merriman | 05/01/2023 | Rail Delivery Group | Meeting on ASLEF Dispute Resolution Agreement |
| Huw Merriman | 09/01/2023 | First Rail, Abellio, ASLEF | Discussion on Industrial Action |
| Huw Merriman | 09/01/2023 | RDG Network Rail, RMT | Meeting RMT and Rail Minister, Network Rail and RDG - Discussion on Industrial Action |
| Huw Merriman | 09/01/2023 | Railway Industry Association | Discuss railway supply issues - RIA Chair and Chief Executive |
| Huw Merriman | 17/01/2023 | Transport for the North | TPE/Avanti Discussion - Discussion on performance |
| Huw Merriman | 18/01/2023 | Transport for the North | Discussion on Avanti/TPE performance and Impacts Specifically the north |
| Huw Merriman | 19/01/2023 | Network Rail | Gatwick Airport Station overspend discussion |
| Huw Merriman | 23/01/2023 | Transport Northeast | Discuss inside line with Northeast MPs and Tobyn Hughes MD |
| Huw Merriman | 23/01/2023 | HS2 LTD | Discussing Land cases and general introduction to HS2 Land & Property Team |
| Huw Merriman | 23/01/2023 | Lend Lease | Discuss Euston oversight Development |
| Huw Merriman | 24/01/2023 | OLR Holdings | DOHL Chair and CEO Meeting - Introduction to the Rail Minister |
| Huw Merriman | 25/01/2023 | Network Rail, Abellio, TSSA | TSSA Meeting - Discussion on Industrial Action |
| Huw Merriman | 25/01/2023 | Stewart Jackson HS2 Residents Commissioner | Intro meeting regarding HS2 Resident's concerns |
| Huw Merriman | 25/01/2023 | Financial Times | Meeting with FT, Informal chat, Overview of What is Happening in the Department |
| Huw Merriman | 26/01/2023 | RDG & ASLEF | ASLEF Meeting - Discussion on Industrial Action |
| Huw Merriman | 26/01/2023 | Northumberland County Council | Meeting with NCC to discuss Northumberland Line |
| Huw Merriman | 26/01/2023 | ORR | Meeting with John Larkinson CEO ORR - Introductory meeting |
| Huw Merriman | 26/01/2023 | Transport for the North | TPE/Avanti Discussion - Discussion on performance |
| Huw Merriman | 31/01/2023 | TP Express, First Rail | Discussion of TPE Performance |
| Huw Merriman | 01/02/2023 | Network Rail, Rail Partners, First Rail | Discussion of Paper GBRTT and Rail Reform |
| Huw Merriman | 02/02/2023 | Transport for the North | TPE/Avanti Discussion - Discussion on performance |
| Huw Merriman | 02/02/2023 | Rail Magazine | Discussion on Huw's Priorities |
| Huw Merriman | 06/02/2023 | Network Rail | Discussion on West Coast Services |
| Huw Merriman | 07/02/2023 | Rail Accident Investigation Branch | Introductory meeting with the Chief Inspector |
| Huw Merriman | 07/07/2023 | Roisin McDermott & John McGookin (Unite the Union) | Introductory meeting with Union Officials |
| Huw Merriman | 08/02/2023 | Transport for the North | TPE/Avanti Discussion - Discussion on performance |
| Huw Merriman | 08/02/2023 | Manchester Airport Group | Discussion with Chief of Staff |
| Huw Merriman | 08/02/2023 | First Rail | Meeting with SoS to discuss TPE performance |
| Huw Merriman | 20/02/2023 | Network Rail | Weekly Rail Transformation Meeting |
| Huw Merriman | 21/02/2023 | Cabinet Secretary for Transport Kenya Kipchumba Murkomen | Courtesy Meeting with Kenyan Transport Minister |
| Huw Merriman | 22/02/2023 | Network Rail | Intro meeting Regional Managing Director, Southern Region |
| Huw Merriman | 27/02/2023 | HS2 Construction Commissioner | Intro meeting regarding HS2 Resident's Concerns on Construction |
| Huw Merriman | 27/02/2023 | Transport for the North | TPE/Avanti Discussion - Discussion on performance |
| Huw Merriman | 28/02/2023 | Mayor West Yorkshire | TPE Performance Discussion |
| Huw Merriman | 06/03/2023 | Manchester Airport Group | HS2 and TPE discussion |
| Huw Merriman | 06/03/2023 | Confederation of British Industry (CBI) ,British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Institute of Directors (IoD),British Retail Consortium, British Independent Retailers Association, UK Hospitality, The British Association of LeisureParks, Piers and Attractions, Night Time Industries Association, Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, Beer and Pub Association, New West End Company, English Football League, Premier League, Eurovision Song Contest, Airport Operators Association, Visit Britain, Transport Focus, Campaign for Better Transport, DPTAC, Community Rail, Transport for All, Rail Freight Group, Logistics UK, Urban Transport Group, Transport for the North, Midlands Connect, Northern Powerhouse Partnership, London Business, London Travelwatch, Rail Delivery Group, Network Rail | Roundtable on industrial action |
| Huw Merriman | 07/03/2023 | Transport for the North | TPE/Avanti Discussion - Discussion on performance |
| Huw Merriman | 08/03/2023 | Network Rail | Industrial action update meeting |
| Huw Merriman | 13/03/2023 | HS2 LTD | Regular CEO Catch-up to discuss ongoing issues |
| Huw Merriman | 15/03/2023 | HS2 Chair | Introductory meeting as Chair of HS2 Limited |
| Huw Merriman | 22/03/2023 | Ryanair | CEO updating Huw on recent developments at Ryanair |
| Huw Merriman | 22/03/2023 | Mayor for South Yorkshire | Train connectivity in South Yorkshire |
| Huw Merriman | 27/03/2023 | Rail Freight Group, GB Rail freight, DB Cargo, Freightliner, Colas Rail, NTS Global | Regular Roundtable discussions on Rail Freight with Rail Freight Companies |
| Huw Merriman | 28/03/2023 | Transport for the North | TPE/Avanti Discussion - Discussion on performance |