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DfT: ministerial external meetings, April to June 2023
Updated 26 October 2023
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| Minister | Date | Name of organisation or individual | Purpose of meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Harper | 17/04/2023 | Jet zero council | To discuss decarbonisation of the aviation industry with relevant Departments and industry stakeholders. |
| Mark Harper | 24/04/2023 | RHA | to discuss their key concerns including facilities at truck stops, driver training, and how best to maintain regular engagement between government and the haulage industry |
| Mark Harper | 26/04/2023 | MAKE UK, British Chambers of Commerce, Federation of Small Businesses | To discuss DfT and business priorities regarding relevant transport matters |
| Mark Harper | 26/04/2023 | RyanAir | To discuss UK aviation, skills, and investment. |
| Mark Harper | 28/04/2023 | AGS airports | Short tour of Glasgow Airport, including next generation security facilities, and to discuss key issues facing their regional airports across the UK |
| Mark Harper | 03/05/2023 | Hitachi | To discuss Hitachi's UK operations and UK Rolling Stock Market. |
| Mark Harper | 03/05/2023 | Port of Dover | To meet the newly appointed Chair of Port of Dover; to build relationship and to discuss ways of working. |
| Mark Harper | 15/05/2023 | Sustainable Aviation Fuel Summit | Summit with UK and US aviation stakeholders to discuss investment into and opportunities around sustainable aviation fuels |
| Mark Harper | 15/05/2023 | Ford | To discuss Ford's work on electric vehicles and their operations in the UK |
| Mark Harper | 18/05/2023 | US airlines roundtable | Meeting with American Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue, FedEx, Delta to discuss UK-US aviation connectivity. |
| Mark Harper | 22/05/2023 | First Group | To discuss First Group's UK operations. |
| Mark Harper | 05/06/2023 | NIC | To discuss the delivery of major infrastructure projects. |
| Mark Harper | 06/06/2023 | cma cgm | To discuss CMA CGM's projects in the UK |
| Mark Harper | 07/06/2023 | UK Hospitality | To discuss the impact of industrial action on UK Hospitality members. |
| Mark Harper | 08/06/2023 | Alstom | To discuss Alstom's UK operations and UK Rolling Stock Market |
| Mark Harper | 08/06/2023 | RAC | An introductory meeting to discuss issues faced by motorists. |
| Mark Harper | 08/06/2023 | National Farmer's Union | To discuss NFU members' views about the impact of HS2 on their businesses. |
| Mark Harper | 14/06/2023 | Mitsui & Co | To discuss Mitsui's activity in the UK and future opportunities for investment in the UK. |
| Mark Harper | 15/06/2023 | Honda | To discuss Honda's autonomous vehicles work and opportunities in the UK market. |
| Mark Harper | 15/06/2023 | Nissan | To discuss Nissan's operations in the UK and future opportunities for investment in the UK. |
| Mark Harper | 14/06/2023 | JR Central | To discuss the operation of Japan's bullet train infrastructure and passenger services. |
| Mark Harper | 15/06/2023 | NYK | To discuss maritime decarbonisation and future opportunities for investment in the UK. |
| Mark Harper | 15/06/2023 | Hitachi | To discuss Hitachi's UK operations. |
| Mark Harper | 22/06/2023 | BTP | To discuss BTP operational matters. |
| Mark Harper | 22/06/2023 | Logistics UK | To discuss current partnerships between the logistics sector and government. |
| Mark Harper | 26/06/2023 | SMMT | To discuss views of the industry SMMT represent, including on electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. |
| Mark Harper | 26/06/2023 | Alstom | To discuss Alstom's UK operations and UK Rolling Stock Market |
| Richard Holden | 03/04/2023 | Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) in Scotland | To discuss hydrogen vehicles and tour facility |
| Richard Holden | 03/04/2023 | Lothian Buses | To discuss buses |
| Richard Holden | 04/04/2023 | Belfast Transport Hub | To discuss transport in Northern Ireland |
| Richard Holden | 17/04/2023 | Cold Chain Federation | To discuss UK innovations driving the move to more sustainable transport |
| Richard Holden | 19/04/2023 | Andrew Percy MP and Cllr Rob Waltham | To discuss the M181 scheme |
| Richard Holden | 19/04/2023 | Sir Robert Goodwill | To discuss UK made buses |
| Richard Holden | 24/04/2023 | Sarah Hope MBE | To discuss Road Crash Victims campaign |
| Richard Holden | 26/04/2023 | British Parking Association | Speech at BPA Live |
| Richard Holden | 04/05/2023 | David Duguid MP, Gray & Adams | To discuss certification with the VCA |
| Richard Holden | 09/05/2023 | UK Coach Association | To discuss UK coaches |
| Richard Holden | 09/05/2023 | Matt Briggs | To discuss road safety and cyclists |
| Richard Holden | 15/05/2023 | Bridget Philipson MP and Carol King | To discuss road safety |
| Richard Holden | 22/05/2023 | National Motorcycles Council | To discuss motorcycles |
| Richard Holden | 06/06/2023 | Openreach | To discuss flexi-permitting |
| Richard Holden | 15/06/2023 | Stoke-on-Trent City Council, First Buses, Jonathan Gullis MP, Jack Brereton MP | To take part in a buses roundtable |
| Richard Holden | 20/06/2023 | Metro Mayor for West of England | To discuss buses |
| Richard Holden | 19/06/2023 | James Grundy MP, The Mayor for Greater Manchester | To discuss Atherleigh Way and local transport issues |
| Richard Holden | 27/06/2023 | Transport Focus | To discuss bus research |
| Richard Holden | 27/06/2023 | Sir Greg Knight, Greg Smith MP | To discuss historic vehicles |
| Jesse Norman | 17/04/2023 | Heathrow Airport; Rolls-Royce; Innovate UK; EasyJet; Shell; Manchester Metropolitan University; Virgin Atlantic; LanzaTech; Cranfield University; DHL; Loganair; Airport Operators Association; ADS Group; General Aviation Manufacturers Association; Boeing; Sustainable Aviation; Velocys; Carbon Engineering; BP; Airbus; Royal Air Force; GKN Aerospace; British Airways; Aerospace Technology Institute; Jet2; Airlines UK; Manchester Airports Group; Civil Aviation Authority; ZeroAvia | Update on recent developments in particular in relation to Sustainable Aviation Fuel and aviation's non-CO2 impacts. |
| Jesse Norman | 19/04/2023 | Waymo | To discuss advancements in Waymo's technology and to provide updates on Government ambitions for self-driving vehicles |
| Jesse Norman | 19/04/2023 | Behavioural Insights Unit | To discuss how behavioural science can inform the Department's policies |
| Jesse Norman | 20/04/2023 | Oxbotica | To discuss Oxbotica' approach to self driving vehicles, fleet vs personal ownership and to experience their updated technology. |
| Jesse Norman | 24/04/2023 | OneWeb | OneWeb updated Minister on their recent merger with Eutelsat and their work to establish a successful constellation service. |
| Jesse Norman | 25/04/2023 | All Party Parliamentary Group on Electric Vehicles; Chargepoint; Trojan Energy | To hear the APPG's views on the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate consultation and to give an overview of the Government's position. |
| Jesse Norman | 02/05/2023 | Arup; West Coast Partnership; Active Travel England; National Highway; Transport for Greater Manchester; HS2; Transport for London and Stagecoach | To discuss the challenges and opportunities decarbonisation presents in the UK and to facilitate an understanding of how industry can accelerate decarbonisation. |
| Jesse Norman | 03/05/2023 | Cummins | To discuss hydrogen combustion technology for road vehicles and whether it qualifies as a zero emission technology. |
| Jesse Norman | 09/05/2023 | UK Infrastructure Bank | To discuss areas that the UKIB could provide infrastructure finance to, in order to support economic growth |
| Jesse Norman | 10/05/2023 | Professor A. Lewis, University of York | To discuss how transport policies can improve air quality |
| Jesse Norman | 15/05/2023 | Transport Scotland; Aston Martin Lagonda; Bentley; BMW; Ford; Jaguar Land Rover; McLaren; Stellantis; Tesla; Toyota; Volkswagen Group; SMMT; Welsh Government and Northern Ireland Department of Infrastructure. | To listen to stakeholder views on the Government's response to the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate technical consultation. |
| Jesse Norman | 15/05/2023 | Alden | An introductory meeting to discuss the upcoming work of the Spaceflight Safety and Regulatory Council of which Joanne Wheeler is the co-chair. |
| Jesse Norman | 23/05/2023 | Royal College of Engineering, Department for Transport, Highways England, Department for Education, Rolls-Royce, MakeUK, Transport for London, ICE, Alan Turing Institute, SA Catapult, RAC Foundation, High Value Manufacturing Catapult, Vehicle Certification Agency, Rachel Skinner, Aracadis, University of Warwick | A roundtable discussion on the Future Engineering Skills Gap. Topics included identifying where the challenges and opportunities lie as well as assessing current work to date. |
| Jesse Norman | 24/05/2023 | Serco | To provide update on Government ambitions for micromobility, space and skills |
| Jesse Norman | 05/06/2023 | Sport England | To discuss how Sport England and the Department can work together in improving people's health |
| Jesse Norman | 12/06/2023 | West Midlands Combined Authority | To discuss the role of devolution in transport and the West Midland's work on supporting innovation in transport |
| Jesse Norman | 13/06/2023 | Toyota | To discuss the phase out of new, non-zero emission vehicles |
| Jesse Norman | 13/06/2023 | Iogen | To listen to Iogen’s current business model and plans for UK investment. |
| Jesse Norman | 20/06/2023 | Local Government Association | To discuss the transition to electric vehicles and public Chargepoint provision for drivers without access to off-street parking. |
| Jesse Norman | 21/06/2023 | Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA); Triumph; Honda; BMW; Maeving; Vmoto; Suzuki; Ducati; Yamaha; KTM; National Motorcyclists Council; Motorcycle Action Group; Norton; Kawasaki; Polaris; Scooter Sense | To hear views from the UK's motorcycle sector on the Government's approach to decarbonising L-category vehicles |
| Jesse Norman | 21/06/2023 | Sir Rod Eddington | To discuss Sir Rod Eddington's Transport Study from 2006 and his current views on transport in the UK |
| Jesse Norman | 22/06/2023 | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council; National Highways; Network Rail; Innovate UK; HS2; Rail Safety and Standards Board; Connected Places Catapult | A discussion with members of the Transport Research and Innovation Board (TRIB) who are leading on Digital Twins to establish a common focus and identify actions that TRIB can support. |
| Jesse Norman | 26/06/2023 | AAC Clydespace | Meeting as part of a wider visit to introduce the work of the company in creating a Nanosatellite and their focus on Automatic Identification Systems. |
| Jesse Norman | 26/06/2023 | Skyrora | Discussion during a visit on the company's previous and future launch activities, spaceflight technology and difficulties they are facing. |
| Jesse Norman | 26/06/2023 | Saxa Vord | Minister met with SaxaVord CEO to discuss progress at their Shetland site and in particular discussed the upcoming planned launches and the role of the CAA thus far. |
| Jesse Norman | 27/06/2023 | Orbex; Jacobs | An introductory discussion as part of a visit to give Minister an overview of the companies work to establish orbital launch services. |
| Charlotte Vere | 06/04/2023 | Port of Dover | To discuss resilience over Easter half term |
| Charlotte Vere | 17/04/2023 | International Chamber of Shipping | To discuss Seafarers Wages' Bill |
| Charlotte Vere | 18/04/2023 | Transport&Envrionment | To discuss maritime decarbonisation policy |
| Charlotte Vere | 24/04/2023 | Singapore Maritime Port Authority | Introductory meeting with CEO of Singapore Maritime Port Authority to discuss the port’s operations. |
| Charlotte Vere | 25/04/2023 | NESTE | To discuss sustainable alternative fuel policy and regulation. |
| Charlotte Vere | 02/05/2023 | National Air Traffic Services | To discuss preparedness ahead of Easter and Summer holidays |
| Charlotte Vere | 03/05/2023 | EasyJet | To discuss airspace modernisation. |
| Charlotte Vere | 03/05/2023 | Port of Dover | Introductory meeting with new Chair of the Board |
| Charlotte Vere | 09/05/2023 | Altitude Angel | Introductory meeting with Altitude Angel. |
| Charlotte Vere | 09/05/2023 | RTFA, Kew Technology, Fulcrum Bioenergy, Lanzatech, Phillips 66, Advanced Biofuels Solutions, Velocys, Alfanar, Nova Pangaea Technologies, Firefly Green Fuels | Roundtable to discuss sustainable aviation fuel policy |
| Charlotte Vere | 15/05/2023 | RTFA | To discuss multiple sustainable aviation fuels policy |
| Charlotte Vere | 15/05/2023 | National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers | To discuss seafarer welfare and protections |
| Charlotte Vere | 17/05/2023 | SkyPorts | For a pre brief before the Future of Flight industry group meeting |
| Charlotte Vere | 17/05/2023 | Human Rights at Sea | Stakeholder meeting to discuss work of HRAS |
| Charlotte Vere | 17/05/2023 | Ferrovial Vertiports | To discuss ambitions for eVTOLs and sustainable vertiports in the UK. |
| Charlotte Vere | 22/05/2023 | National Air Traffic Services | To discuss the next generation of Aviation |
| Charlotte Vere | 24/05/2023 | Airspace Change Organising Group | A pre-brief ahead of the Aviation Council |
| Charlotte Vere | 06/06/2023 | UK Major Ports Group | Introductory meeting with the newly appointed CEO |
| Charlotte Vere | 09/06/2023 | BP | To discuss low carbon fuels and women's safety |
| Charlotte Vere | 12/06/2023 | Port Skills and Safety | Stakeholder meeting to discuss maritime safety and skills |
| Charlotte Vere | 14/06/2023 | Manchester Airports Group | To discuss the MAG leadership announcement |
| Charlotte Vere | 19/06/2023 | Evergreen Marine, Eva Airlines | A discussion of investment and decarbonisation |
| Charlotte Vere | 19/06/2023 | Harland & Wolff | To discuss the Government's National Shipbuilding Strategy |
| Charlotte Vere | 19/06/2023 | Wizz Air | For an introductory meeting as the Minister for Aviation |
| Charlotte Vere | 20/06/2023 | Gatwick Airport | For a pre-brief prior to the Aviation Council |
| Charlotte Vere | 27/06/2023 | ZeroAvia | To discuss a major decision on the company's manufacturing facility |
| Charlotte Vere | 18/05/2023 | Port of Dover | To discuss May Half-Term |
| Huw Merriman | 17/04/2023 | Community Rail | Introductory Meeting with CEO to discuss organisation's work |
| Huw Merriman | 17/04/2023 | Transport Focus | Introductory Meeting with Chair and CEO to discuss TF's priorities |
| Huw Merriman | 17/04/2023 | Network Rail, Chiltern Railways Cross Country Trains, Great Western Railway, Deutsche Bahn, GB Rail Freight | Discussion of the impacts of the closure of Nunham Bridge on rail services |
| Huw Merriman | 18/04/2023 | Railway Safety & Standards Board | Spoke at Rail Well-Being Alliance event on wellbeing in the rail sector |
| Huw Merriman | 24/04/2023 | Centrus, Angel Trains, Beacon Rail, Rock Infrastructure, Porterbrook, Eversholt Train, Grayling | Roundtable with Rolling Stock Leasing Companies to discuss the industry's concerns and priorities |
| Huw Merriman | 25/04/2023 | Rail Forum | Intro chat with MD to discuss its members' priorities for rail |
| Huw Merriman | 26/04/2023 | Rail Delivery Group | Intro meeting with RDG CEO to discuss rail industry concerns |
| Huw Merriman | 03/05/2023 | Rail Delivery Group | Discussion on pensions with RDG MD pensions lead |
| Huw Merriman | 09/05/2023 | Women in Rail | Intro meeting with WiR leadership to discuss rail industry issues with diversity |
| Huw Merriman | 10/05/2023 | Network Rail | Discussion on Gatwick Airport station scheme |
| Huw Merriman | 18/05/2023 | HS2 LTD | Meeting with HS2 Ltd CEO to discuss issues with land use around Buckinghamshire |
| Huw Merriman | 22/05/2023 | HS2 Ltd, East West Rail Co, Bucks CC, EKFB | Discussion on issues arising from HS2 and EWR works around Buckingham Constituency of Greg Smith MP |
| Huw Merriman | 22/05/2023 | First Rail and First Group | Discussion on TPE performance with MDs of owning group |
| Huw Merriman | 22/05/2023 | Rail Freight Group, GB Rail Freight ,Deutsche Bahn, GWRR, Colas Rail, NTS Global, Network Rail | Roundtable with Various Rail Freight Companies on Sustainability, Performance, Rail Reform and Strategic Network |
| Huw Merriman | 22/05/2023 | Network Rail | Monthly Meeting with Chair and CEO to discuss rail infrastructure and rail reform |
| Huw Merriman | 22/05/2023 | HS2, East West Rail, East West Rail Alliance and EKFB | Meeting between Local Council, MPs of Buckinghamshire, East/West Rail, HS2 LTD and Contractors |
| Huw Merriman | 05/06/2023 | TransPennine Express | Introductory Meeting with new Trans Pennine Express Managing Director |
| Huw Merriman | 06/06/2023 | Disability Rights UK, Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee, First Rail, Guide Dogs UK, Independent Rail Consultant, Leonard Cheshire. London Travel Watch, Mencap, MS Society, Office of Road and Rail, Pocklington Trust, Equality Trust, Age UK, Women's Aid, Rail Delivery Group, Royal National Institute of Blind People. Royal National Institute for Deaf People, Scope, Transport Focus, Transport for All, Whizz Kidz. | Roundtable with accessibility related organisations, discussing ticket office reform. |
| Huw Merriman | 06/06/2023 | Office of Rail & Road, London Travel Watch, Community Rail, Transport Focus, Rail Future, Better Transport, Urban Transport Group, Rail Delivery Group, Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee. | Roundtable with passenger representative groups, discussing ticket office reform. |
| Huw Merriman | 06/06/2023 | Rail Delivery Group,Trenitalia, Avanti West Coast, C2C, Chiltern Railways. Cross Country Trains, GTR, GWR, LNER, Northern, SET, SWR, TPE, WMT | Closing speech at a Train Operating Company Conference |
| Huw Merriman | 06/06/2023 | Mayor Tom Wootton | Introductory Meeting with Mayor of Bedford |
| Huw Merriman | 12/06/2023 | CAF, Siemens, Alstom Group, Hitachi Rail Group. | Roundtable with Train Manufacturers to discuss their issues and priorities |
| Huw Merriman | 12/06/2023 | Women in Rail | Discussion on increasing diversity in the rail industry |
| Huw Merriman | 13/06/2023 | HS2 LTD | Meeting with HS2 Ltd NED to discuss ongoing matters |
| Huw Merriman | 15/06/2023 | Office of Rail and Road | Meeting with CEO to discuss a range of ongoing matters pertaining to its role as the rail regulator |
| Huw Merriman | 27/06/2023 | DOHL | Meeting with Chair and CEO to discuss its ongoing operations |
| Huw Merriman | 27/06/2023 | HS2 LTD | Meeting with HS2 Ltd Chair to discuss ongoing matters |