Department for Transport

The DfT's objective is to oversee the delivery of a reliable, safe and secure transport system that responds efficiently to the needs of individuals and business whilst safeguarding our environment.

Here is a list of ministers who work for the Department.

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Secretary of State for Transport

Rt Hon Ruth Kelly MP

Has overall responsibility for the Department for Transport  

Minister of State for Transport

The Rt Hon Rosie Winterton MP

Responsibilities:

• Regional Transport Strategy
• Local Public Transport
• Walking, cycling and sustainable transport
• Local roads and traffic
• Access and equality
• Europe  

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State

Jim Fitzpatrick MP

Responsibilities:

• Aviation
• Environment
• Shipping
• Road Safety  

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State 

Tom Harris MP

Responsibilities:

• Rail and light rail
• British Transport Police
• Highways Agency and the strategic roads network
• Major ports planning decisions

Contact department

Details of email contact lists are available from section home pages on the DfT website. For general enquiries, please email: enquiry.service@odpm-dft.gsi.gov.uk

Telephone*: 020 7944 8300
Fax: 020 7944 9643

*(Open from 8:30am - 5:30pm)

Alternatively you can write to:

Department for Transport
Great Minster House
76 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DR

Useful links

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• Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (opens in new window)
• Highways Agency (opens in new window)