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Department for Transport

88 meetings between ministers and outside organisations or people, as published by the department.

DateMetMinisterPurpose, as the department described it
30 Jun 2026British AirwaysKeir MatherIntroductory meeting to discuss Middle East trading issues, Heathrow expansion, sustainable aviation fuels targets and slots alleviation
30 Jun 2026GetlinkKeir MatherTo discuss resilience plans for EES disruption over the summer
30 Jun 2026Port of DoverKeir MatherTo discuss resilience plans for EES disruption over the summer
30 Jun 2026CumminsKeir MatherTo discuss low and zero emission technologies in the heavy-duty transport sector
30 Jun 2026RMTKeir MatherTo discuss UK ratings training, employment levels, and tonnage tax training obligations
25 Jun 2026Salvation ArmyHeidi Alexanderto thank them for their work during the EMR train collision
25 Jun 2026Red CrossHeidi Alexanderto thank them for their work during the EMR train collision
25 Jun 2026High Speed 2Lord HendyMonthly catch up to discuss progress with High Speed 2
24 Jun 2026GMBHeidi Alexanderto discuss taxi and private hire vehicle policy
24 Jun 2026Gary Smith, General Secretary, GMB UnionLilian GreenwoodA meeting with the Secretary of State to discuss taxi and PHVs.
24 Jun 2026Cruise Lines Industry Association (CLIA)Keir MatherTo discuss UK cruise sector growth, the UK cruise growth plan and decarbonisation
24 Jun 2026Virgin AtlanticKeir MatherIntroductory meeting to discuss operational issues at Heathrow, future growth and expansion plans and Heathrow expansion
24 Jun 2026Oil Companies International Marine Forum, Shell, BP, Lloyds Market Association, Zodiac Maritime, Northern Marine, UK Chamber of Shipping, International Chamber of Shipping, Intertanko, MaerskKeir MatherRoundtable meeting to discuss Middle East developments with the shipping industry
23 Jun 2026Manchester Airports Group (MAG), Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, easyJet, Jet2, Airlines UK, Airports UK, International Air Transport Association (IATA), Association of International Courier & Express Services (AICES), Aviation Services UK, National Air Traffic Services (NATS), Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)Keir MatherRoundtable meeting with aviation industry representatives to discuss the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate, the current jet fuel supply situation, and slot allocation SI.
22 Jun 2026Local Government Association Lucy D’Orsi, Chief Constable, British Transport Police Graham Vidler, Chief Executive Officer, Confederation of Passenger Transport Transport for West Midlands West Yorkshire Combined Authority Transport for Greater Manchester Network Rail South Yorkshire Combined Authority West of England Combined Authority Liverpool City Region North East Mayoral Combined Authority Urban Transport Group Active Travel EnglandLilian GreenwoodA stakeholder roundtable to discuss Personal Safety on Public Transport.
17 Jun 2026British SugarKeir MatherTo discuss their SAF project and the policy roadmap for SAF
16 Jun 2026Carbon Capture Storage AssociationKeir MatherTo discuss the role of non-pipeline CO2 transport solutions
16 Jun 2026UK Maritime Pilots AssociationKeir MatherIntroductory meeting to discuss the work of maritime pilots and national waterway safety and security
15 Jun 2026Lizzy Gummer, Deputy Director, Police Powers Unit (Roads Policing), Home Office (attending on behalf of Sarah Jones MP) Jake Richards MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Sentencing, Ministry of Justice Edward Scully, Director of Primary and Community Health Care, Department of Health and Social Care (attending on behalf of Stephen Kinnock MP) Stuart Glassborow, Director, Infrastructure and Growth, HM Treasury (attending on behalf of Lord Spencer Livermore) George Henry, Head of Unit for Road Policy and Safety, Scottish Government (attending on behalf of Stephen Flynn MSP) Mark Hooper MS, Deputy Minister for Transport, Welsh Government Tim Moss CBE, Chief Executive, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) Beverley Warmington, Chief Executive, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Chris Boardman CBE, National Active Travel Commissioner and Chair of the Active Travel England Board Commander Kyle Gordon, Metropolitan Police Service; National Police Chiefs’ Council (Roads Policing Portfolio) (attending on behalf of Chief Constable Jo Shiner) Nick Joyce, Chief Executive, National Highways Darren Divall, Chair, Working Group on Road Safety, Urban Transport Group; Transport for West Midlands Nicola Foster, Chair, Road Safety GBLilian GreenwoodA meeting of the National Road Safety Board.
15 Jun 2026The Bicycle AssociationSimon LightwoodMeeting to discuss electrically-assisted pedal cycles batteries.
9 Jun 2026Council for the Independent Scrutiny of Heathrow Airport (CISHA)Keir MatherTo discuss the impact of Heathrow expansion on local villages
4 Jun 2026IAM RoadSmartLilian GreenwoodAn interview with the road safety charity IAM RoadSmart for a future magazine.
3 Jun 2026TrenitaliaLord HendyTo discuss the bid from TrenItalia to run international trains from the UK
3 Jun 2026Portsmouth International PortKeir MatherDiscussion of port operations and plans on the occasion of a visit
2 Jun 2026Emma Lingley-Clark, CEO of Suzy Lamplugh Trust Transport for London Unite Local Government Association National Private Hire & Taxi Association Alan Pogorzelec - Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Bolt Veezu Urban Transport Group Transport for AllLilian GreenwoodA roundtable on taxi and PHVs.
2 Jun 2026Association of British CommutersLord HendyMeeting to discuss accessibility issues on the Railways and how the Railways Bill will improve that
2 Jun 2026TUIKeir MatherIntroductory meeting to discuss current trading challenges and TUI's role in the aviation sector
2 Jun 2026Prospect, NATSKeir MatherTo discuss a regulatory pension contribution issue
21 May 2026Bobby Colleran TrustLilian GreenwoodAn informal discussion at the Bobby Colleran Trust while on a ministerial visit having undertaken a road safety assembly at a school in Liverpool.
21 May 2026John Kingman ChatLord HendyMeeting to discuss
21 May 2026Forth PortsKeir MatherMeeting during visit to Port of Tilbury
21 May 2026Merchant Navy Welfare BoardKeir MatherDiscussion of work of MNWB
20 May 2026Amazon UKKeir MatherTo discuss future drone operations and potential regulatory barriers
20 May 2026UK Transport in EuropeKeir MatherTo discuss transport connectivity with Europe
19 May 2026David Patterson, City of Wolverhampton Council Danielle Shore, Manchester City Council Guide Dogs GMB Licensed Private Hire Car Association Uber Addison Lee Freenow Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association Institute of LicensingLilian GreenwoodA roundtable on taxi and PHVs.
19 May 2026Virgin AtlanticKeir MatherTo discuss Jet Zero Taskforce Expert Group updates, decarbonisation issues and Heathrow expansion
18 May 2026SaronicKeir MatherTo discuss potential UK investment plans
14 May 2026Seb Dance obo Mayor of London Vernon Everitt obo Mayor of Greater Manchester David Harris obo West Midlands Mayor Helen Ellerton obo Mayor of West Yorkshire Matt Reynolds obo Mayor of South Yorkshire Harry Doyle obo Mayor of Liverpool City Region Tobyn Hughes obo Northeast Mayor Tim Bellenger obo Mayor of East Midlands Emma Blackham obo Wast of England Mayor Jonathan Spruce obo Tees Valley MayorLilian GreenwoodA roundtable on taxi and PHVs.
14 May 2026The University of ManchesterLilian GreenwoodA meeting to discuss embedding Women’s Safety into the Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy.
13 May 2026Mayor Claire Ward - East Midlands Combined AuthoritySimon LightwoodJoint meeting with HM Treasury to discuss Major Road Network (MRN) schemes in the East Midlands.
12 May 2026Arora GroupHeidi Alexanderto discuss the work of Arora Group
12 May 2026Heavy Haul Rail, Great British Railfreight, Deutschebahn, freightliner, heavy haul rail, maritime transport, rail freight group, colas railLord HendyTo update all railfreight operators on the Railways Bill
12 May 2026Tesla UKKeir MatherTo discuss the governments goals for decarbonisation
12 May 2026BraemarKeir MatherTo discuss regulation of the ship brokering industry and maritime sanctions enforcement
12 May 2026BPKeir MatherIntroductory meeting to discuss shared ambitions for EV markets and SAF mandate obligations
12 May 2026Carnival UKKeir MatherTo discuss tourism priorities, cruise industry growth and decarbonisation
30 Apr 2026IAGHeidi Alexanderto discuss jet fuel supply and the impact of the war in the Middle East on the aviation industry
30 Apr 2026Heathrow, Gatwick, MAG Airports, Edinburgh Airport, Birmingham Airport, British Airways, EasyJet, Jet2, Virgin Atlantic, Loganair, Ryanair, AirportsUK, AirlinesUK, AICESHeidi Alexanderto discuss jet fuel supply and the impact of the war in the Middle East on the aviation industry
30 Apr 2026Felicity Oswald OBE, CEO of GirlguidingLilian GreenwoodA meeting to discuss how Girlguiding can make public transport safer for girls and young women.
30 Apr 2026Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, Manchester Airport Group (MAG), Edinburgh Airport, Birmingham Airport, British Airways, easyJet, Jet2, Virgin Atlantic, Loganair, Ryanair, AirportsUK, Airlines UK, Association of International Courier & Express Services (AICES), Aviation Services UK, National Air Traffic Services (NATS), Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)Keir MatherRoundtable meeting on aviation resilience during the Middle East conflict
30 Apr 2026Believ, BP, Charge UK, DHL, Electrify Britain, Ford, Nissan, Octopus Energy, Openreach, Stonehaven, Volvo UKKeir MatherRoundtable meeting to discuss sustaining momentum in EV uptake and developing infrastructure, investment and industrial capability to deliver in scale
30 Apr 2026Heathrow AirportKeir MatherTo discuss progress on Heathrow expansion
29 Apr 2026Transport FocusKeir MatherTo discuss HGV parking, EV charge point accessibility for disabled drivers and Railways Bill
29 Apr 2026Heathrow ReimaginedKeir MatherMeeting on concerns around the cost of Heathrow expansion
28 Apr 2026TSSAHeidi Alexanderto discuss the transition to Great British Railways
28 Apr 2026BoltSimon LightwoodMeeting to discuss Autonomous Vehicles (AVs).
28 Apr 2026Deputy Mayor for Transport, Seb Dance & Commissioner for Transport for London (TFL), Andy Lord - Greater London Authority (GLA) & Transport for London (TFL).Simon LightwoodMeeting to discuss Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) and the Structures Fund.
28 Apr 2026Maritime TransportKeir MatherMeeting to discuss barriers to multi-modal freight, modal shift, freight decarbonisation and eHGVs
28 Apr 2026VolvoKeir MatherTo discuss the ZEV mandate and the Electric Car Grant
28 Apr 2026Fuels Industry UKKeir MatherIntroductory meeting to discuss preventing refinery closures and resilience of the UK fuel sector
27 Apr 2026Mayor Paul Bristow - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined AuthoritySimon LightwoodMeeting to discuss the Major Road Network (MRN) funding.
23 Apr 2026Steve MurphyLord HendyTo provide updates on AIF rail
23 Apr 2026Angel TrainsLord HendyTo discuss Rolling Stock within the Railways Billl
23 Apr 2026Pothole Partnership: AA, British Cycling, JCB, British Motorcycle FederationSimon LightwoodPothole Partnership meeting to discuss improvement of highway maintenance.
23 Apr 2026EV battery supply roundtableKeir MatherRoundtable to discuss EV market in Indonesia
22 Apr 2026Rolls Royce, AirbusKeir MatherTo discuss transport decarbonisation and sustainable fuels.
21 Apr 2026Chris Bose, The ABI, (Roundtable Chair), Director of General Insurance & International Accenture Allianz Aviva AXA Ross Moorlock, Brake, CEO Direct Line Group Nick Evans, Drive Commander, Director Esure Nick Lyes, I AM RoadSmart, Policy & Standards Director Keoghs Angus Eaton, Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB), CEO MIB National Highways National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) Jamie Hassall, Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS), Executive Director Steve Gooding, RAC Foundation, Foundation Director James Gibson, Road Safety GB, Executive Director Road Safety Trust ROSPA Saga Tendo Consulting Thatcham Research Stuart Lovatt, Tyre Safe, Director and ChairLilian GreenwoodAttended and spoke at a Motor Insurance Roundtable hosted the Association of British Insurers.
21 Apr 2026Dame Sarah StoreyLilian GreenwoodA meeting to discuss the Highway Code.
21 Apr 2026NesteKeir MatherTo discuss transport decarbonisation and sustainable fuels.
20 Apr 2026Berge BulkKeir MatherTo discuss transport decarbonisation and sustainable fuels.
16 Apr 2026Cycling UK Walk, Wheel, Cycle Trust Bicycle Association British Cycling Living Streets Bikeability Trust Transport for London Local Government Association Campaign for Better Transport Urban Transport Group Transport Consultant – Phil Jones Associates Disabled Persons Transport Advisory CommitteeLilian GreenwoodA quarterly discussion with the Active Travel Stakeholder Advisory Group.
16 Apr 2026Andy Byrne, Global Head of Public Policy at UberLilian GreenwoodA meeting on VAT on PHV Fares, reforms under English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill and Automated Vehicles.
16 Apr 2026Anthony SmithLord HendyTo discuss rail retailing reforms under the Railways Bill and gather stakeholder views on the future of ticket sales and passenger retail services.
15 Apr 2026Heathrow, British Airways, Virgin AtlanticHeidi Alexanderto discuss jet fuel supply
15 Apr 2026Keith WallaceLord HendyTo discuss international rail opportunities, partnerships and investment.
15 Apr 2026Unite UnionSimon LightwoodJoint meeting with Department for Business & Trade to discuss British bus manufacturing.
14 Apr 2026Dr Claire Howard, Chair of Medical Advisory Panel on Driving and Visual DisordersLilian GreenwoodTo discuss eyesight tests and older drivers.
14 Apr 2026TrainlineLord HendyTo discuss the Railways Bill and Great British Railways (GBR) retailing proposals with retailing proposals with Trainline,
14 Apr 2026British Transport PoliceLord HendyMeeting to discuss the BTP
14 Apr 2026Great British Railfreight, InfracapitalLord HendyTo discuss freight within the Railways Bill
14 Apr 2026UK Chamber of ShippingKeir MatherTo discuss the UK Chamber of Shipping's key priorities and introduce new chair
14 Apr 2026Zodiac MaritimeKeir MatherIntroductory meeting to discuss UK shipping and seafarers and future sustainability technologies
14 Apr 2026NatPower MarineKeir MatherTo discuss shore power projects and future plans for further maritime decarbonisation
14 Apr 2026Heathrow Airport, Virgin Atlantic, British AirwaysKeir MatherMeeting to discuss impacts on Middle East crisis on jet fuel
1 Apr 2026VolkswagenHeidi Alexanderto discuss the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate
1 Apr 2026BMWHeidi Alexanderto discuss the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate
1 Apr 2026ChargeUKHeidi Alexanderto discuss the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate
1 Apr 2026ToyotaHeidi Alexanderto discuss the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate

A meeting is a record that two sides spoke. It does not say what was agreed. Source: GOV.UK, source file. Open Government Licence.