HC Deb 16 June 1976 vol 913 cc153-4W
Sir George Young

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) whether he will initiate new cycle routes in Hyde Park;

(2) whether he will now make permanent the experimental cycle routes in Hyde Park;

(3) whether cyclists are allowed to use the Wellington Gate, in the south-east corner of Hyde Park, to get from Hyde Park Corner into, and out of, Hyde Park;

(4) whether he is satisfied with the experimental cycle routes in Hyde Park.

Mr. Denis Howell

There are no plans for new cycle routes in Hyde Park at present although various possibilities are being considered. The results of the current experiment will be examined at the end of six months, and it will then be decided whether or not the routes should be made permanent. General traffic is not allowed to use the Wellington Gate. Cyclists are permitted to use it, although it requires very great care, since the exit is on a blind corner. So far the experimental routes are working successfully and are well used, especially by commuters.

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