Chamber welcomes new transport team

The Chamber of Shipping has welcomed the appointment of the new Ministerial team in the Department for Transport.

Mike Penning, MP for Hemel Hempstead, has been appointed Shipping Minister, reporting to Phillip Hammond as Secretary of State.  Theresa Villiers and Norman Baker complete the team, providing a considerable breadth of knowledge on the transport industry.

Chamber Director General Mark Brownrigg highlighted the strong relationship that the trade association has always enjoyed with the department: “We have enjoyed a constructive relationship with Theresa Villiers and Norman Baker for some time, during their time as shadow Secretaries of State.  We very much look forward to building the same positive relationships with Mike Penning and Phillip Hammond, and I welcome them all to the Department."

Mark Brownrigg explained that he was confident the new Government would engage proactively with the shipping community.
“In opposition, both the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats engaged fully with the sector’s concerns over Light Dues, the environment and providing a stable tax regime.  The Chamber of Shipping stands ready to support the Ministerial team, providing industry expertise to help them make the decisions that will secure this vital sector for the future.”

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For further information please contact:
Jonathan Roberts, Chamber of Shipping
020 7417 2833