§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of Transport whether he will take steps to improve the facilities for cyclists on trunk roads; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe needs of cyclists are considered during the preparation of all new trunk road schemes. This also applies to existing trunk roads if there are problems, but it is sometimes better to discuss with local authorities the possible provision of cycling facilities on parallel, less heavily trafficked roads.
§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of Transport how many cycling accidents occurred on trunk roads in 1980, 1981 and 1982.
§ Mrs. ChalkerTrunk roads cannot be identified by the police on regular accident reports, though it will be possible to do this by computer later this year. Meanwhile the best estimate is that between 1,000 and 2,000 cyclists are involved in injury accidents each year on trunk roads. Figures for class A roads and other roads in 1981 are given in table 22 of "Road Accidents Great Britain", a copy of which is in the Library.