§ Mr. BatesTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to oblige rail service providers to collate statistics on the number of cycles carried; and if he will make it a condition of the public service obligation grant or franchise agreement to do so.
§ Mr. FreemanI have no plans to oblige rail service providers to collate such statistics.
We have, however, invited the cyclist public affairs group to produce guidance for rail service operators explaining how they can make their services more attractive to the growing number of cyclists. I shall ensure that copies of this guidance are sent to all bidders for rail franchises.