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DfT: ministerial meetings, April to June 2024
Updated 30 January 2025
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| Minister | Date | Name of Individual or Organisation | Purpose of Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Harper | 2024-04-15 | East West Railway | To discuss East West Railway |
| Mark Harper | 2024-04-16 | Alstom | To discuss rail rolling stock |
| Mark Harper | 2024-04-16 | Electric vehicle manufacturer roundtable | To discuss the UK electric vehicle market, zero-emission vehicle mandate and investment opportunities |
| Mark Harper | 2024-04-17 | Unite the Union, Hitachi | To discuss the workforce in the UK rolling stock sector |
| Mark Harper | 2024-04-18 | Jet Zero Council | To discuss decarbonisation of the aviation industry |
| Mark Harper | 2024-04-22 | Stellantis | To discuss the UK automotive sector and electric vehicles |
| Mark Harper | 2024-04-22 | Mitsui | To discuss investment in the UK and the UK rail sector |
| Mark Harper | 2024-04-24 | Heathrow | To discuss the Sustainable Aviation Fuel mandate and revenue certainty mechanism |
| Mark Harper | 2024-04-24 | EasyJet | To discuss the Sustainable Aviation Fuel mandate and revenue certainty mechanism |
| Mark Harper | 2024-04-24 | Loganair | To discuss the Sustainable Aviation Fuel mandate and revenue certainty mechanism |
| Mark Harper | 2024-04-24 | Stellantis | To discuss the UK automotive sector and electric vehicles |
| Mark Harper | 2024-04-24 | British Airways | To discuss the Sustainable Aviation Fuel mandate and revenue certainty mechanism |
| Mark Harper | 2024-04-24 | Virgin Atlantic | To discuss the Sustainable Aviation Fuel mandate and revenue certainty mechanism |
| Mark Harper | 2024-04-29 | DP World | To discuss the UK maritime sector and seafarer welfare |
| Mark Harper | 2024-04-30 | Port of Dover | To discuss infrastructure at the Port of Dover and readiness for the rollout of the EU Entry Exit System |
| Mark Harper | 2024-05-07 | Stellantis | To discuss the UK automotive sector and electric vehicles |
| Mark Harper | 2024-05-15 | Logistics UK | Attended Presidents Council meeting to discuss UK logistics and haulage sector |
| Mark Harper | 2024-05-20 | Cycling safety campaigner | To discuss dangerous cycling and cycling offences |
| Mark Harper | 2024-05-21 | Mayor Ben Houchen | To discuss the transport sector and opportunities in the Tees Valley |
| Mark Harper | 2024-05-22 | Road Haulage Association | To discuss the UK logistics and haulage sector |
| Byron Davies | 16/04/2024 | Opportunity Green, Clean Arctic Alliance and Transport & Environment | Introductory meeting to discuss HMG's decarbonisation plans in maritime sector |
| Byron Davies | 22/04/2024 | Irish Lights | Introductory meeting to initiate regular dialogue with an Arms Length Body of DfT |
| Byron Davies | 23/04/2024 | Northern Lighthouse Board | Introductory meeting to initiate regular dialogue with an Arms Length Body of DfT |
| Byron Davies | 24/04/2024 | DFDS | Introductory meeting to initiate regular dialogue with an Arms Length Body of DfT |
| Byron Davies | 25/04/2024 | Carnival UK | Introductory meeting to discuss our UK operation and support for the wider UK cruise sector |
| Byron Davies | 30/04/2024 | UK Chamber of Shipping | Meeting to discuss priorities for the Department and UK Chamber of Shipping |
| Byron Davies | 07/05/2024 | The Seafarers' Charity | Introductory meeting with yourself to discuss the National Fishing Remembrance Day |
| Byron Davies | 15/05/2024 | British Ports Association | Roundtable Session to disciss priorities and emerging issues |
| Huw Merriman | 2024-04-15 | Hitachi | To discuss trackside guardian safety system |
| Huw Merriman | 2024-04-15 | Transport for the North | To disucss the East Coast Main Line (ECML) |
| Huw Merriman | 2024-04-16 | Grand Central Rail, East Midlands Railway, LNER, TP Express, GT Railway, Cross Country Trains, Network Rail, Transport for the North, Hull Trains, Northern Railway, | East Coast Main Line update meeting with the industry |
| Huw Merriman | 2024-04-16 | HS2 | To discuss HS2 design |
| Huw Merriman | 2024-04-17 | Transport for the North | To discuss the East Coast Mainline timetable |
| Huw Merriman | 2024-04-22 | HS1 | To discuss progress on HS1 |
| Huw Merriman | 2024-04-24 | Govia Thameslink Railway, WM Trains, C2 Rail, Chiltern Railways, Southeastern Railway, Southwestern Railway, Rail Delivery Group | To discuss the updates on Project Oval |
| Huw Merriman | 2024-04-09 | Mayor Brabin | To discuss Leeds safeguarding strategy |
| Huw Merriman | 2024-04-30 | Fiona Hyslop MSP | To discuss her transport priorities |
| Huw Merriman | 2024-05-01 | Transport for London (TFL) | To discuss Project Oval |
| Huw Merriman | 2024-05-07 | National Audit Office (NAO) | Meeting with Gareth Davies and Jonny Mood from NAO |
| Huw Merriman | 2024-05-07 | Devereaux Chambers | To discuss WFR |
| Huw Merriman | 2024-05-08 | Rail Delivery Group, TFL, WM Trains, C2C Rail, Chiltern Railways, Southeastern Railway, GT Railway, Greater Anglia | To discuss Project Oval and the roadmap to Phase 1 delivery |
| Huw Merriman | 2024-05-13 | ASLEF | To discuss working practices for train drivers |
| Huw Merriman | 2024-05-20 | East West Railway | To discuss East West Rail |
| Huw Merriman | 2024-05-20 | RMT | To discuss the negotiation process of upcoming strikes |
| Huw Merriman | 2024-05-21 | East West Railway | To discuss the CS1 Chiltern Update |
| Huw Merriman | 2024-06-18 | Avanti West Coast and Network Rail | To discuss route performance |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-01 | Zero Emission Van Plan Roundtable | To hear from the van sector regarding the transition to ZEVs and to highlight the Government's work to support them. |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-01 | Starship technologies | To discuss the legislative and regulatory framework for micro vehicles with automated technology. |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-01 | Renewable Energy Association | To discuss public EV chargepoints and the transition to ZEVs |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-08 | Charge UK | Introductory meeting to discuss EV chargepoint roll-out |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-08 | Transport & Environment | To discuss aspects of transport policy, including zero emission vehicles and sustainable aviation fuel, relating to environmental matters. |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-08 | Regional and Business Airport Groups | Introductory meeting with RABA to discuss regional connectivity and diversification of airport revenues. |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-09 | Maurice Button, City & Global | To highlight the work being carried out by the government to role out charging infrastructure and the transition to ZEVs |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-09 | CoMoUK | To discuss e-scooter innovation and future regulation, and accessible modes of transport |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-09 | Ultra Light Rail Partners | To discuss the funding and regulatory environment for light rail. |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-09 | Renewable Fuel Transport Association | To discuss the views of RTFA on carbon savings and sustainable aviation fuels |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-10 | David Wells, Logistics UK | To discuss ZE HGVs, Low Carbon Fuels, and Self-Drivng Vehicles |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-10 | AV Bill Insurance Industry Roundtable | To obtain views from insurance firms about the implications of the Automated Vehicles Bill for the insurance industry. |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-10 | Coffee w/ Journalists (Daily Mail & I News) | To discuss relevant government policy |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-11 | Birmingham International Airport | To visit the site |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-16 | Meeting with London Councils Transport & Environment Committee - Decarbonisation, LEVI and E-Scooters | To discuss transport decarbonisation, EV infrastructure, micromobility, and air quality. |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-16 | DESNZ & DfT EV Roundtable | To discuss EV chargepoint rollout |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-18 | Jet Zero Council | Roundtable to discuss the future role of hydrogen in aviation and to provide an update on the progress made on the sustainable aviation fuel |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-23 | Airports UK Board meeting | Meeting to discuss airspace modernisation, zero emissions targets, Next Generation Security Checkpoints, passenger experience and on time performance |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-23 | The EV Musings Podcast | To share what work the Government is doing to support the transition to electric vehicles, and to counter some of the negative public perceptions of electric vehicles |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-23 | Jet2.com & Jet2holidays | To discuss sustainable aviation fuels |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-24 | CAA CEO | To discuss: 1) CAA update on Future of Flight work 2) CAA discussions with drone operators such as Amazon Prime Air and other sandbox trials 3) CAA discussions with eVTOL operators 4) Mountain flying modules for private pilots 5) Hydrogen regulation 6) Boeing |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-24 | Phil Georgiadis, Financial Times | To discuss the imminent publication of the sustainable aviation fuel mandate |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-24 | Manchester Airport Group | To discuss the imminent publication of the sustainable aviation fuel mandate |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-24 | Eastern Airways | To discuss the imminent publication of the sustainable aviation fuel mandate |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-24 | Jet2.com & Jet2holidays | To discuss the imminent publication of the sustainable aviation fuel mandate |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-24 | Airbus | To discuss the imminent publication of the sustainable aviation fuel mandate |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-24 | Boeing | To discuss the imminent publication of the sustainable aviation fuel mandate |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-29 | Julian Campbell, Financial Times | To share what work the Government is doing to support the transition to electric vehicles, and to counter some of the negative public perceptions of electric vehicles |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-30 | Roundatable with vehicle rental/ Leasing sector & BVLRA | To discuss how the government can support the vehicle rental, leasing, and fleets sectors in the transition to electric vehicles. |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-04-30 | London Heathrow Airport | To discuss Heathrow industrial action |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-01 | Aerovolt | To discuss the policy and funding environment for net zero-based aviation solutions. |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-01 | APPG for Aero Space Future of Transport Event | To discuss the latest developments in aerospace technology and the Department's work in supporting the sector. |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-06 | 6th Meeting of the International Aviation Climate Ambition Coalition | Provided the opening remarks to the Sixth Meeting of the International Aviation Climate Ambition Coalition covering the Global Framework for Aviation Cleaner Energy |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-07 | Dame Wendy Hall DBE, FRS, FREng | To discuss the latest developments in artificial intelligence and its application to transport policy. |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-07 | Aviation Council pre-brief with CEO Gatwick Airport | To discuss the agenda of the 6th Aviation Council |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-07 | Robert Lea, The Times, Industrial editor | To share what work the Government is doing to support the transition to electric vehicles, and to counter some of the negative public perceptions of electric vehicles |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-07 | Financial Times Auto Summit Fire Side Chat with Peter Campbell | To outline the Government's narrative on electric vehicles as well as the government support available for the auto industry and consumers |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-07 | FT Speakers' Dinner | An invited dinner for speakers held under Chatham House rules. An opportunity to discuss the support available for the auto industry and to promote the activity being doing by the government to promote electric vehicles |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-09 | Rolls Royce | Visit to view the manufacturing of single crystal turbine blades for Trent engines. |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-13 | All Party Parliamentary Motor Group Breakfast Roundtable | To provide an update on the regulatory environment for zero emission vehicles and automous vehicles. |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-13 | Jasper Jolly, The Guardian | To share what work the Government is doing to support the transition to electric vehicles, and to counter some of the negative public perceptions of electric vehicles |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-13 | DHL Parliamentary Reception | To discuss measures to drive growth in the logistics sector. |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-13 | Electric Vehicle Association Manifesto Launch | To highlight the work the Government is doing to support the transition to ZEVs. |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-14 | Iogen | To discuss Iogen's work on biomethane |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-14 | Ofgem | To discuss EV Charging Infrastructure |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-14 | Urban Transport Group | To discuss the role of UTG in new mobility formats such as e-scooters |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-14 | Guy Taylor, City AM | To share what work the Government is doing to support the transition to electric vehicles, and to counter some of the negative public perceptions of electric vehicles |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-15 | Sustainable Skies Conference, Discussion with Rolls Royce, GKN Aerospace, ZeroAvia, and ATI | Tour of conference exhibition and to attend meetings |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-15 | Jet Zero Council: Zero-emission and sustainable aviation delivery | To give the opening remarks for the new Delivery Group |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-15 | Roundtable with EU delegation at Sustainable Skies | To discuss the UK's work on sustainable aviation fuels, and the need for international co-operation to reduce carbon emissions in aviation |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-15 | Energy Climate Intelligence Unit Dinner | To discuss the UK's progress on electric vehicle chargers rollout. |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-16 | Press Gallery Lunch | To talk about government policy |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-18 | Aviation Enviornment Federation - Aviation Noise & Decarbonisation | To discuss the agenda of the 6th Aviation Council |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-20 | 6th Aviation Council | To discuss: Borders UK competitiveness Airspace modernisation Summer preparedness |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-20 | Rob Hull, The Daily Mail | To share what work the Government is doing to support the transition to electric vehicles, and to counter some of the negative public perceptions of electric vehicles |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-21 | BVCA VC & PE Roundtable | To obtain views from private equity and venture capital firms about the policy and regulatory framework for investing in transport. |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-21 | Matt Oliver | To share what work the Government is doing to support the transition to electric vehicles, and to counter some of the negative public perceptions of electric vehicles |
| Anthony Browne | 2024-05-21 | Keynote Address at APPG on Electric Vehicles | To discuss EV Policy in the UK and hear from stakeholders on what help the Government can provide to accelerate the transition to Zero Emission Driving |
| Guy Opperman | 2024-04-08 | Northumberland County Council | To discuss the Blyth Relief Road project as part of a ministerial visit |
| Guy Opperman | 2024-04-08 | Jobling Purser | To discuss their work as a manufacturer of highway maintenance materials as part of a ministerial visit |
| Guy Opperman | 2024-04-08 | Ron Perry Ltd | To discuss their involvement in HGV parking and driver welfare schemes as part of a ministerial visit |
| Guy Opperman | 2024-04-16 | Transport for the North | To discuss transport infrastructure in the North, particularly major roads and the importance of integrated travel |
| Guy Opperman | 2024-04-30 | Roundtable with borders, logistics and maritime stakeholders | To discuss current and future plans for the Port of Dover |
| Guy Opperman | 2024-05-08 | Roundtable with motorcycle sector stakeholders | To discuss motorcycle rider issues, training proposals and licensing |
| Guy Opperman | 2024-05-13 | Roundtable with motor insurance industry stakeholders | To discuss the reasons for rising insurance costs and potential solutions |
| Guy Opperman | 2024-05-13 | DHL Group | To discuss the importance of the freight and logistics sector, whilst the Minister attended a Parliamentary Reception hosted by DHL |
| Guy Opperman | 2024-05-21 | Norfolk County Council | To discuss the strategic case for interventions on the A47 corridor |