HC Deb 15 June 1971 vol 819 cc66-7W
Mr. Jopling

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will seek powers to regulate long-distance bicycle races on public roads in order to prevent the dangers to other road users which are currently caused by bunching, refusing to give way, and the practice of accompanying cars following the competitors at close intervals to each other.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

No. Both my right hon. Friend and the police are already empowered to regulate the holding or conduct of cycle racing on public highways as they see fit.