§ Mr. Cookasked the Secretary of State for Transport under what powers he supports experimental cycle projects in England and Wales, such as the Peterborough cycle route.
§ Mrs. ChalkerInnovative features in cycle schemes are supported by my Department out of its research and development budget using powers conferred by section 5 of the Science and Technology Act 1965. Associated local authority expenditure is eligible for support through transport supplementary grant.
§ Mr. Cookasked the Secretary of State for Transport how much has been spent by central Government on experimental cycle routes in England and Wales.
§ Mrs. ChalkerSince April 1979, about £200,000 has been spent by central government on 21 innovative cycle schemes in England and Wales. This does not include central Government staff costs. Associated local government expenditure is eligible for support through transport supplementary grant.