§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what recent discussions he has had with the train operating companies about facilities for bicycles on trains. [100693]
§ Mr. HillThe Secretary of State has not held discussions with the train operating companies about facilities for bicycles on trains. On 29 September he issued the Franchising Director with new Instructions and Guidance (copy in the House Library) which ask him to promote the use of bicycles by seeking the provision of reasonable facilities on board new rolling stock and at stations. The Franchising Director's staff hold discussions about bicycle provision with train operating companies whenever new rolling stock is ordered.