HC Deb 11 July 1978 vol 953 cc553-6W
Mr. Steen

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the Central Office of Information; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycles who arrive for meetings at Hercules House;

(2) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the Department of the Environment; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at Marsham Street, 10–11 Albert Embankment, 20 Albert Embankment, Beckett House, Church House, Gaywood House, Great George Street, Hepburn House, Lambeth Bridge House and Prince Consort House;

(3) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles for meetings given by the Chancellor of the Exchequer; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at 11 Downing Street;

(4) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the Civil Service Department and Central Computer Agency; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at Kirkland House, 26–28 Northumberland Avenue, Old Admiralty Building and Riverwalk House;

(5) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the Depart- ment of Energy and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at Thames House North, Thames House South, and 32 St. James Square;

(6) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the Ministry of Defence; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycles who arrive for meetings at Savoy Hill House, Shell Mex House, 6 Spring Gardens, 73–75 Strand, St. Christopher House, St. Stephens House and Queen Anne's Chambers;

(7) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the Crown Estate Office; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at 13–15 Carlton House Terrace;

(8) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the Ministry of Defence; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at any of the following addresses: Whitehall Gardens, Adel-phi, Admiralty Arch, Admiralty Citadel, Admiralty House, Baynard House, Boscombe Down, Salisbury, Charles House, Golden Cross House, 140 Gower Street, Great George Street, 14–17 Great Marlborough Street, Kirkland House, Lecon-field House, Metropole Buildings, Northumberland House, Old Admiralty Building, Old War Office and Prospect House;

(9) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the Civil Service Pay Research Unit, the Cabinet Office and the Central Statistical Office; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at 54 Parliament Street, Great George Street, Whitehall and Queen Anne's Chambers;

(10) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the Department of Education and Science, (Staff Training), and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at Tavistock House;

(11) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at Whitehall Place, Great Westminster House, 53 Parliament Street, 65 Romney Street, Stanley House and Steel House;

(12) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the offices of the Duchy of Lancaster; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at Whitehall;

(13) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at 4–12 Queen Anne's Gate;

(14) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the Department of Employment; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at St. James's Square, Almack House, Ebury Bridge House, 168 Regent Street, (Training Services Agency), Rex House and Steel House.

Mr. Marks

The Department considers the provision of storage or parking facilities for bicycles in Government offices at the request of the occupiers. Such requests are met wherever it is economically possible to do so taking account of the requirements of the occupants and visitors and of the availability of space. The following is the current situation at the specific buildings mentioned:

Property and Facilities Available

  • Hercules House—Yes.
  • Marsham Street—Yes.
  • 10–11 Albert Embankment—No.
  • 20 Albert Embankment—No.
  • Becket House—No.
  • Church House—Yes.
  • Gaywood House—No.
  • Great George Street—Yes.
  • Hepburn House—No.
  • Lambeth Bridge House—Yes.
  • Prince Consort House—No.
  • 11 Downing Street—No.
  • Kirkland House—No.
  • 26–28 Northumberland Avenue—Yes.
  • Old Admiralty Building—No.
  • Riverwalk House—No.
  • Thames House North—Yes.
  • Thames House South—No.
  • 32 St. James's Square—No.
  • Savoy Hill House—No.
  • 6 Spring Gardens—No.
  • 73–75 Strand—No.
  • St. Christopher House—Yes.
  • St. Stephen's House—No.
  • Queen Anne's Chambers—Yes.
  • 13–15 Carlton House Terrace—No.
  • Whitehall Gardens—No.
  • Adelphi—No.
  • Admiralty Arch—No.
  • Admiralty Citadel—No.
  • Admiralty House—No.
  • Baynard House—No.
  • Boscombe Down, Salisbury—Yes.
  • Charles House—Yes.
  • Golden Cross House—No.
  • 140 Gower Street—Yes.
  • 14–17 Great Marlborough Street—No.
  • Metropole Buildings—No.
  • Northumberland House—No.
  • Old War Office—Yes.
  • Prospect House—No.
  • 54 Parliament Street—No.
  • Whitehall (Treasury Building)—Yes.
  • Tavistock House—Yes.
  • Whitehall Place—Yes.
  • Great Westminster House—Yes.
  • 53 Parliament Street—No.
  • 65 Romney Street—No.
  • Stanley House—No.
  • Steel House—Yes.
  • Whitehall (Old Public Offices)—Yes.
  • 4–12 Queen Anne's Gate—Yes.
  • St. James's Square—No.
  • Almack House—No.
  • Ebury Bridge House—Yes.
  • 168 Regent Street—No.
  • Rex House—No.

Leconfield House and Shell Mex House are no longer used for Government Offices.