CBI warns of dissatisfaction over UK transport
News Article 11 April 2005
Some 94 per cent of British businesses want to see political parties putting transport at the top of their list of priorities, according to a new survey.
Local Government Information Unit
Government Affairs Website
Delayed Crossrail bill goes before MPs
News Article 22 February 2005
Transport secretary Alistair Darling has introduced a bill giving the go-ahead to the long-awaited Crossrail scheme.
Public transport plans blocked by car tax need
Press Review 21 February 2005
Public transport schemes designed to tempt motorists from their cars and reduce congestion are being blocked because the government is reluctant to lose income from road taxes, it has emerged.
Ministers seize rail power
News Article 23 November 2004
Ministers are to take more direct control of the railways with legislation contained in Tuesday's Queen's Speech.
A small price to pay
Publication Article 5 November 2004
Transport plan
Policy Consultation 20 July 2004
Comment from the Department of Transport, the Liberal Democrats, the British Retail Consortium, the Corporation of London, the Institute of Directors, Transport for London and the Construction Products Association
Alistair Darling: Transport statement in full
News Article 20 July 2004
The full text of Alistair Darling's statement on the transport review.
Darling unveils road and rail plans
News Article 20 July 2004
Alistair Darling has backed the Crossrail scheme in London and moves towards road pricing for motorists.
MPs slam school transport plans
Press Review 7 July 2004
Ministers should go back to the drawing board over "confused" plans to revamp school transport which would see the introduction of charges for school buses, a committee of MPs warn today.
Atos Origin
Government Affairs Website
South London Partnership
Government Affairs Website
Business backs transport investment
Press Review 14 June 2004
The CBI has said that an extra £70 billion of investment is needed over the next decade to improve Britain's ailing transport infrastructure.
CBI urges £70bn transport spending boost
News Article 14 June 2004
The CBI has said that an extra £70 billion of investment is needed over the next decade to improve Britain's ailing transport infrastructure.
Forum of Private Business
Government Affairs Website
