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DfT: ministerial external meetings, January to March 2024
Updated 29 August 2024
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| Minister | Date | Name of Individual or Organisation | Purpose of Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Harper | 18/01/2024 | Roundtable with business in the shipping sector | Roundtable with representatives of the shipping sector to discuss recent attacks in the Red Sea |
| Mark Harper | 24/01/2024 | Maritime Council https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/maritime-council#membership | To attend for the first 15 minutes in order to update members on recent attacks in the Red Sea |
| Mark Harper | 25/01/2024 | Airlines for America | To discuss ongoing aviation cooperation between the UK and the USA |
| Mark Harper | 29/01/2024 | Uber | To discuss Uber's UK business model. They also discussed VAT treatment of Private Hire Vehicles (PHVs), and Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) in relation to Demand Responsive Transport (DRT). |
| Mark Harper | 01/02/2024 | Hitachi | To discuss UK Rolling Stock |
| Mark Harper | 22/02/2024 | Lancashire County Council, North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, The Cove Resort, Ormskirk Preston and Southport Travellers' Association, Mersey Rail, Northern | To discuss transport in the Southport area. |
| Mark Harper | 23/02/2024 | Theatr Clwyd, North Wales Tourism, Airbus, North Wales Nersey Dee Business Council, Chester West and Chester Council | To discuss the electrification of the North Wales Mainline |
| Mark Harper | 28/02/2024 | A roundtable with stakeholders in the Autonomous Vehicles sector | To hear reflections on how the Automated Vehicles Bill will preserve road safety in the UK. Additionally, to invite feedback from relevant stakeholders for factors the Department should consider when developing the statement of safety ambition. |
| Mark Harper | 29/02/2024 | West Midlands Trains | To discuss West Midlands Trains operations and future upgrades |
| Mark Harper | 05/03/2024 | Alstom | To discuss UK Rolling Stock |
| Mark Harper | 12/03/2024 | Alstom | To discuss UK Rolling Stock |
| Mark Harper | 12/03/2024 | Hitachi | To discuss UK Rolling Stock |
| Mark Harper | 12/03/2024 | Port of Dover | To discuss Port of Dover readiness for upcoming Entry-Exit System (EES) implementation |
| Mark Harper | 21/03/2024 | Alstom | To discuss UK Rolling Stock |
| Mark Harper | 25/03/2024 | A roundtable with stakeholders in the Autonomous Vehicles sector | To seek feedback from relevant industries about the Automated Vehicles Bill and to encourage investment in automated vehicles in the UK. |
| Mark Harper | 25/03/2024 | Alstom | To discuss UK Rolling Stock |
| Byron Davies | 11/01/2024 | British Marine | Meeting to discuss seafarer safety. |
| Byron Davies | 17/01/2024 | UK Chamber of Shipping | Introductory meeting with key maritime stakeholders who have expertise in the maritime sector to discuss their priorities. |
| Byron Davies | 18/01/2024 | Port of Dover | Introductory meeting to discuss their operation and priorities for the coming year. |
| Byron Davies | 19/01/2024 | South Devon & Channel Shell fishermen Ltd | Meeting to discuss fisher's medical consultation. |
| Byron Davies | 22/01/2024 | Associated British Ports | Introductory meeting with the UK’s largest port operator to understand the organisation and their priorities. |
| Byron Davies | 23/01/2024 | British Ports Association (BPA) | Introductory meeting with BPA, who are a key trade association, to understand its top priorities for the sector. |
| Byron Davies | 23/01/2024 | Waymo | Introductory meeting to discuss autonomous vehicle technology. |
| Byron Davies | 24/01/2024 | Maritime Council | Second meeting of a dedicated forum for government and industry to discuss and implement shared priorities. |
| Byron Davies | 25/01/2024 | British Marine/MCA | Meeting as part of a visit to discuss the progress and challenges in relation to decarbonisation. |
| Byron Davies | 06/02/2024 | Green Alliance | Meeting to discuss decarbonisation of maritime sector. |
| Byron Davies | 06/02/2024 | The Workboat Association | Introductory meeting with an organisation that represents Workboat Industry and wider Offshore Contracting Sector. |
| Byron Davies | 07/02/2024 | Clean Maritime Council | Board meeting to discuss maritime decarbonisation. |
| Byron Davies | 08/02/2024 | Port of Aberdeen | Introductory meeting to discuss the Port of Aberdeen and forthcoming priorities. |
| Byron Davies | 13/02/2024 | Transport and Environment | Meeting to discuss decarbonisation of maritime sector. |
| Byron Davies | 13/02/2024 | UK Major Ports Group | Introductory meeting with the Chief Executive to understand UKMPG’s top priorities for the sector. |
| Byron Davies | 20/02/2024 | Tees Valley Combined Authority | Meeting to discuss issues facing Teesside Port. |
| Byron Davies | 22/02/2024 | Cruise Lines International Association | Introductory meeting with the Managing Director to discuss economic impact and decarbonisation of the sector. |
| Byron Davies | 22/02/2024 | Royal Caribbean Group | Introductory meeting to discuss their company and contribution to UK economy. |
| Byron Davies | 26/02/2024 | International Maritime Organisation | Meeting with the General Secretary as part of regular dialogue. |
| Byron Davies | 27/02/2024 | Maritime Skills Commission | Introductory meeting with the Chair to discuss their Annual Report. |
| Byron Davies | 28/02/2024 | Nautilus International | Meeting with the General Secretary of Nautilus International and discuss challenges facing the sector. |
| Byron Davies | 05/03/2024 | Maritime Autonomous Systems Regulatory Working Group | Introductory meeting to discuss automation of maritime sector. |
| Byron Davies | 11/03/2024 | Port of London | Meeting to discuss operation of the port as part of visit. |
| Byron Davies | 12/03/2024 | Bibby Marine | Meeting to discuss ongoing initiatives and accomplishments in connection with the decarbonisation agenda. |
| Byron Davies | 13/03/2024 | Isle of Scilly Steamship Group | Meeting to discuss future vessel replacement plans. |
| Byron Davies | 19/03/2024 | Brittany Ferries | Introductory meeting to discuss seafarers and sustainability of sector. |
| Huw Merriman | 15/01/2024 | The Samaritans | A drop-in to the Samaritans Brew event in Parliament. |
| Huw Merriman | 17/01/2024 | Mace | Meeting with Mace group to discuss comments Euston. |
| Huw Merriman | 17/01/2024 | Rail Owning Groups | Meeting with rail owning groups to discuss Minimum Service Levels |
| Huw Merriman | 19/01/2024 | Rail Owning Groups | Meeting with rail owning groups to discuss Minimum Service Levels |
| Huw Merriman | 22/01/2024 | Rail Freight Groups | A Rail Freight Roundtable to discuss how rail freight can work with the UK ports to grow rail freight |
| Huw Merriman | 22/01/2024 | Mineral Products | An introductory meeting with mineral products to discuss rail freight. |
| Huw Merriman | 22/01/2024 | Evo Rail and First Rail | A meeting with Evo Rail and First Rail to discuss digital connectivity |
| Huw Merriman | 23/01/2024 | Transport for Greater Manchester and Greater Manchester Combined Authority | A meeting to discuss Golborne Station and Atherleigh Bypass |
| Huw Merriman | 24/01/2024 | Mayor Rotherham | A meeting with Mayor Rotherham to discuss Northern Powerhouse Rail. |
| Huw Merriman | 24/01/2024 | Railway Benefit Fund | An introductory meeting with Railway Benefit Fund to better understand the work of the RBF and the Department’s relationship with it. |
| Huw Merriman | 30/01/2024 | Bradford Metropolitan Borough Council | Southern Gateway Board Meeting discussing progress on the new station at Bradford |
| Huw Merriman | 31/01/2024 | National Farmers Union | A meeting to discuss HS2 safeguarding |
| Huw Merriman | 01/02/2024 | First Rail | A meeting with First Rail to discuss internal Avanti performance. |
| Huw Merriman | 05/02/2024 | Transport for the North | Keynote speech at Transport for the North’s conference in Liverpool |
| Huw Merriman | 05/02/2024 | Franck Petitgas, Business Adviser to the Prime Minister; various business leaders | Roundtable in Manchester with regional business leaders to discuss views on Network North and rail operator performance |
| Huw Merriman | 06/02/2024 | HS2 | An update meeting with the HS2 residents and construction commissioners. |
| Huw Merriman | 06/02/2024 | West Midlands Trains | To discuss the viability of extending the National Rail Contract (NRC) for WMT beyond 2026. |
| Huw Merriman | 06/02/2024 | NTS Global and Tesco | A meeting to discuss potential increase in supermarkets use of rail freight |
| Huw Merriman | 08/02/2024 | Organisations involved in Euston redevelopment | Attendance at the Euston Partnership Board |
| Huw Merriman | 19/02/2024 | HS2 | A meeting to discuss Silverstone international station |
| Huw Merriman | 20/02/2024 | Rail Partners | Key speaker at the George Bradshaw Address. |
| Huw Merriman | 21/02/2024 | Rail Ombudsmen | Introductory meeting to discuss the Ombudsmen’s role |
| Huw Merriman | 22/02/2024 | The Samaritans | An event in Kings Cross with the Samaritans charity about Small Talk Saves Lives. |
| Huw Merriman | 29/02/2024 | Nexus | To discuss fares and ticketing provisions for the Northumberland Line |
| Huw Merriman | 29/02/2024 | Northumberland Line Stakeholders | To meet all stakeholders involved in the Northumberland Line project and thank them for the work |
| Huw Merriman | 01/03/2024 | Roundtable with Local Business Group in Carslisle | To discuss transport provision on the North-West |
| Huw Merriman | 04/03/2024 | CAF | London North Eastern Railway Project/Next Steps for CAF UK & Overseas (UKEF) |
| Huw Merriman | 04/03/2024 | HS2 | Discussion on HS2 land disposals and briefing for the Minister |
| Huw Merriman | 05/03/2024 | Arsenal Football Club | To discuss rail transport provisions for match going fans |
| Huw Merriman | 05/03/2024 | Rail Parnters | A speech at the Rail Partners Rail Freight parliamentary reception. |
| Huw Merriman | 11/03/2024 | TfL | A meeting with TfL to discuss their current priorities and a tour of their control center. |
| Huw Merriman | 11/03/2024 | Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) | To discuss areas of RSSB’s work that support DfT priorities |
| Huw Merriman | 11/03/2024 | West Coast Partnership Development | To discuss the work to develop the HS2 operating concept from a strategic perspective, and WCPD's role in it |
| Huw Merriman | 11/03/2024 | New Statesmen and West Coast Partnership | A roundtable discussing how better rail journeys can be delivered for customers |
| Huw Merriman | 12/03/2024 | Transport for the North (TfN) | Bi-annual catch up with TfN leadership to discuss priorities |
| Huw Merriman | 18/03/2024 | TOCs, FOCs, OGs, Open Access Operators, Network Rail, ORR, VTP, RSSB, Rail Partners, Transport Focus | Away day with the rail industry to discuss priorities and how to make the railway more efficient. |
| Huw Merriman | 18/03/2024 | Rail Industry leaders | A roundtable discussing rail electrification with a range of stakeholders |
| Huw Merriman | 18/03/2024 | Neil Satchdev, Co-Chair of EWR | Introductory meeting to discuss EWR progression |
| Huw Merriman | 19/03/2024 | Greg Smith MP, Rob Butler MP, East West Rail, Buckinghamshire Council representatives, Network Rail | To discuss the viability of the Aylesbury Spur as part of East West Rail. |
| Huw Merriman | 21/03/2024 | Business Travel Association | To discuss what can be done to attract business travellers back onto the UK’s railways |
| Huw Merriman | 25/03/2024 | NPR Leaders Roundtable | A meeting with Northern Leaders to discuss the Northern Powerhouse rail announcement. |
| Huw Merriman | 25/03/2024 | Community Rail Network | To discuss Community Rail’s work in collaboration with DfT and community-led station building projects. |
| Anthony Browne | 02/01/2024 | Manchester Airports Group | To discuss the Government's policies on aviation and Manchester Airport Group's progress regarding next generation security scanners |
| Anthony Browne | 02/01/2024 | Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety | To discuss the Government's policies on e-scooters and relevant safety considerations |
| Anthony Browne | 08/01/2024 | British Airways | To discuss decarbonisation, airport slots reform, and skills |
| Anthony Browne | 10/01/2024 | Sustainable Aviation Fuel industry roundtable, incl. with: RTDO, Ensus, Abundia, Lanzatech, CnF Energy, Nova Pangaea Technologies, Willis Lease Finance, Firefly, ABSL, Arcadia E-Fuels, OZZCU, Kew Technology | To discuss sustainable aviation fuels investment |
| Anthony Browne | 17/01/2024 | Motorcycle industry representatives, incl: Motorcycle Industry Association, Triumph, Honda, Maeving, Yamaha, BMW Motorrad, Kawaskia, Suzuki, Ducati, Zenion, National Motorcycle Action Group, National Motorcycle Dealers Association | To discuss the Government's consultation on ending the sale of new non-zero emission L-category vehicles |
| Anthony Browne | 17/01/2024 | Philip New | To discuss sustainable aviation fuel commercialisation |
| Anthony Browne | 18/01/2024 | Saxa Vord | To discuss the Government's support for the UK space sector |
| Anthony Browne | 18/01/2024 | Seraphim Capital | To discuss the work of Seraphim Capital in respect of the space sector |
| Anthony Browne | 18/01/2024 | Hybrid Air Vehicles | To discuss the work of Hybrid Vehicles in respect of the aviation sector |
| Anthony Browne | 18/01/2024 | Emma Gilthorpe, Heathrow Airport | To discuss the work of the Net Zero Council and its work on decarbonising aviation |
| Anthony Browne | 18/01/2024 | Alexander Kuper Vice President EMEA, Neste | To discuss Neste's work on sustainable fuels |
| Anthony Browne | 23/01/2024 | Virgin and British Airways, incl. with: Sean Doyle, CEO BA Shai Weiss, CEO Virgin Neil Chernoff, Chief Network & Alliances Officer, BA Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Officer, Virgin | To discuss airport slot relief for the summer seaon |
| Anthony Browne | 24/01/2024 | Reaction Engines | To discuss their work on manufacturing components for planes |
| Anthony Browne | 24/01/2024 | ADS UK Rockerty | To discuss the Government's support for the UK space sector |
| Anthony Browne | 29/01/2024 | Maria Grazia Davino, Stellantis | To discuss the Government's support for EVs and the zero emission vehicles mandate |
| Anthony Browne | 01/02/2024 | Matt Gorman, Sustainable Aviation | To discuss aviation decarbonisation |
| Anthony Browne | 01/02/2024 | Jonathan Counsell, International Airlines Group | To discuss the use of sustainable aviation fuels in aircraft |
| Anthony Browne | 06/02/2024 | ExxonMobil | To discuss the future of fuel production for aviation |
| Anthony Browne | 06/02/2024 | Andrew Brem, Uber | To discuss the Government's support for zero emission vehicles, automated vehicles and drones |
| Anthony Browne | 07/02/2024 | Richard Smith, Road Haulage Association | To discuss the transition to zero emission for haulage and coach operators |
| Anthony Browne | 12/02/2024 | Maria Laine, Boeing UK | To discuss safety, decarbonisation and skills |
| Anthony Browne | 12/02/2024 | Chris Allen, Electric Vehicle Company | To discuss the use of electric taxis |
| Anthony Browne | 13/02/2024 | Louise Kingham, Senior Vice President, Europe and Head of Country, BP | To discuss the future of fuel production for aviation |
| Anthony Browne | 14/02/2024 | David Leighton CEO Aviation Services UK | To discuss ground handling |
| Anthony Browne | 14/02/2024 | Mark Tanzer, CEO of ABTA (The Association of British Travel Agents) | To discuss aviation decarbonisation and the travel industry |
| Anthony Browne | 19/02/2024 | Carbon Engineering & 1PointFive • Amy Ruddock, VP Europe and Missile East, Carbon Engineering • Steve Kelly, President and General Manager, 1PointFive • Ben Gascoyne, Associate Director, Madano | To discuss carbon capture and storage |
| Anthony Browne | 19/02/2024 | Kevin Craven CEO of Aerospace, Defence and Security (ADS) Group | To discuss the Farnborough International Airshow, the Aviation Council, decarbonisation, regulation and skills |
| Anthony Browne | 20/02/2024 | Charles Harris-Cooke and David Bunch, Shell | To discuss the future of fuel production for aviation |
| Anthony Browne | 21/02/2024 | Rocio Concha, Director of Policy and Advocacy, Which? | To discuss the Government's work on air passenger rights |
| Anthony Browne | 26/02/2024 | Mishal Almutlaq, Noaman Al Adhami of Alfanar Projects, and Iain Stewart of Credit Agricole | To discuss the challenges and benefits of decarbonising the aviation industry |
| Anthony Browne | 26/02/2024 | Virgin Atlantic, with Shai Weiss, CEO | To discuss decarbonisation, delays, airport regulation and skills |
| Anthony Browne | 27/02/2024 | Amazon Prime Air | To discuss the Government's policies in respect of, and support for, drones |
| Anthony Browne | 28/02/2024 | Johan Lundgren, EasyJet | To discuss resilience, airspace modernisation, decarbonisation and skills |
| Anthony Browne | 28/02/2024 | BALPA | To discuss safety, skills and the Jet Zero Council |
| Anthony Browne | 06/03/2024 | Roundtable with academics, incl: Professor Brian Pearce UCL Mr Dan Elliot, Frontier Economics Mrs Michelle Granaststein, OXERA Consulting Professor Hans-Martin Niemeier, Bremen University Professor Peter Forsyth, Monasha University Professor Nicole Adler, Hebrew University | To discuss airport slots |
| Anthony Browne | 11/03/2024 | Shaun Spiers and Helena Bennett, Green Alliance | To discuss the Government's policies to decarbonise transport |
| Anthony Browne | 11/03/2024 | Sustainable Transport Alliance | To discuss the Government's policies to decarbonise transport |
| Anthony Browne | 11/03/2024 | Meeting with the APPG for Cycling and Walking incl. with the following attendees: • Sarah Gates, Director of Public Policy, Wayve • Ben Lowenstein, Senior Manager, European Policy & Government Affairs, Waymo • Steve Gooding, Director, RAC Foundation • Roger Geffen, Policy Director, Cycling UK • Christian Wolmar, transport commentator, writer, and broadcaster | To discuss the considerations the Automated Vehicles Bill gives to the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and horse riders. |
| Anthony Browne | 12/03/2024 | Toyota, with Richard Kenworthy, Scott Thompson, Chris O'Keefe | To discuss the transition to zero emission vehicles |
| Anthony Browne | 13/03/2024 | Roundtable with EV dealerships, incl: NFDA - Sue Robinson, Symon Cook Trident & Honda - Richard Roberts Drive Green - Richard Norris Hawkins Motors - Johnny Hawkins Waylands Automotive | To discuss the Government's support for the transition to zero emission vehicles |
| Anthony Browne | 14/03/2024 | Andrew Crawley (AMEX); Nicole Sautter, AMEX); Alice Mount (BritishAmerican Business); Martin Ferguson (AMEX); Sophie Rahemanji (BritishAmerican Business); Julia Fidley (Microsoft); Ben Zakrzewski (Bank of America); Marie Freeler (Barclays); Sue Reeves (BDO LLP); Simon O'Donnell (Boeing); Carlos Almendros (Cisco); Steve Proud (Citi); Fionnuala Horrocks-Burns (DHL); Nicholas Nelson (EY); Sian Ellia (EY); Steven Cuschieri (Haleon); Faye Swart (Haleon); Susan Savy (Hewlett Packard); Willie Coetzee (Honeywell); Richard Marsh (LanzaJet); Sarah morrison (Lloyds Banking Group); Emma Johnson (Lloyds Banking Group); Ed Craddock (MUFG); Gemma King (Omnicom Group); Tom Reid (Renewable Transport Fuel Association); Dr Katja Loehnert (Rolls-Royce); Jai Karia (Shell Aviation); Kim Gallagher (Standard Chartered); Clare Francis (Willis Towers Watson); Imogen Furness (Willis Towers Watson) | To discuss investment in sustainable flights and fuel |
| Anthony Browne | 20/03/2024 | Voi, with Fredrik Hjelm and Jack Samler | To discuss e-scooter trials |
| Anthony Browne | 25/03/2024 | Tony Campbell, CEO of Motorcycle Industry Association Ltd | To discuss the Government's consultation on ending the sale of new non-zero emission L-category vehicles |
| Anthony Browne | 26/03/2024 | Future of Flight Industry Group, incl with: NATS, Association for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, Regional and Business Airports Group, Joby Aviation, Aerospace Technology Institute, Skyports, UKRI, Local Government Association, ADS, UK Aerospace Research Consortium, Altitude Angle, Bristow Group, Vertical Aerospace | To highlight and discuss the Government's support for future aerospace technologies |
| Anthony Browne | 30/03/2024 | Nigel Fletcher and Catherine Marris, Motability Foundation | To discuss accessibility and EVs |
| Guy Opperman | 10/01/2024 | Road Haulage Association | Brief discussion with Road Haulage Association members whilst attending the Road Haulage Assocation Parliamentary Reception |
| Guy Opperman | 15/01/2024 | Port of Dover and Kent County Council | A meeting, as part of a visit to the Port of Dover, with representatives from the Port of Dover and Kent County Council to discuss traffic management and planning |
| Guy Opperman | 16/01/2024 | Red Rose Travel | A meeting with Red Rose Travel to discuss the £2 fare cap |
| Guy Opperman | 24/01/2024 | Sport England | A meeting to discuss the opportunities of active travel for the work of Sport England |
| Guy Opperman | 25/01/2024 | Freight Council | A roundtable discussion with UK shipping, logistics, transport and connectivity stakeholders, largely covering freight crime and planning |
| Guy Opperman | 27/01/2024 | Bicycle Association | A meeting to discuss e-cycle regulations |
| Guy Opperman | 30/01/2024 | Office of Rail and Road | Brief discussion with the Office for Rail and Road whilst at a Parliamentary drop-in session, largely on road strategy and funding |
| Guy Opperman | 02/02/2024 | Elddis Transport Limited | A meeting, as part of a visit to a freight site in Consett, with representatives from Elddis Transport Limited about HGVs and Freight |
| Guy Opperman | 05/02/2024 | APPG on Cycling and Walking | Q/A session with attendees at the APPG for Walking and Cycling on active travel |
| Guy Opperman | 20/02/2024 | Bury Private Hire Drivers Association | A meeting with representatives from Bury's private hire association to discuss safety, clean air zones and use of bus lanes |
| Guy Opperman | 27/02/2024 | Motor Insurers' Bureau | A meeting to discuss motor insurance, the work of the MIB, and their relationship with the Department for Transport |
| Guy Opperman | 05/03/2024 | Arriva Group | A meeting to discuss bus services in Sedgefield |
| Guy Opperman | 12/03/2024 | Blackdown Hills Parish Network | A meeting to discuss an UberBus proposal |
| Guy Opperman | 13/03/2024 | Herefordshire Council | A meeting to discuss the Hereford Western Bypass |
| Guy Opperman | 13/03/2024 | Dover Harbour Board | A meeting to discuss Port of Dover readiness for upcoming EU Entry/Exit system implementation |
| Guy Opperman | 13/03/2024 | Road safety campaigners | A meeting to discuss extending elements of the Road Traffic Act 1988 |
| Guy Opperman | 22/03/2024 | Kent County Council | A meeting to discuss the A226 in Swanscombe |
| Guy Opperman | 25/03/2024 | Southend Local Transport Summit | A meeting with local bus providers and Southend City Council representatives to discuss bus services and provision |
| Guy Opperman | 25/03/2024 | National Physical Activity Taskforce | A roundtable taskforce to discuss the government's progress on promoting physical activity |