Department for Transport
The Department for Transport (DfT) is the United Kingdom government department responsible for the English transport network and a limited number of transport matters in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland that have not been devolved. The department is run by the Secretary of State for Transport, currently (since 24 July 2019) Grant Shapps.
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Formed | 29 May 2002 |
Jurisdiction | United Kingdom |
Headquarters | Great Minster House, Horseferry Road, London |
Annual budget | £2.9 billion; 2019–20[1] |
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Website | www |
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The expenditure, administration and policy of the Department for Transport are scrutinised by the Transport Committee.[2]