§ Mr. Dormandasked the Secretary of State for Transport, in view of the Youth Hostels Association appointment of a national cycling officer and 10 regional cycling officers, if he will take action to encourage other youth organisations to promote cycling.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeAs the cycling consultation paper explains, the Government's role is to encourage the provision of facilities for cyclists and to help make cycling safer. We welcome any initiative to encourage cycling such as that taken by the Youth Hostels Association.