HC Deb 12 July 1978 vol 953 cc657-61W
Sir George Young

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the Lord Chancellor's Department; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at Romney House, Tufton Street;

(2) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the Law Officers Department; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at the Royal Courts of Justice;

(3) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the Laboratory of the Government Chemist; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at Cornwall House;

(4) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the office of the Judge Advocate General of the Forces; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at 6 Spring Gardens;

(5) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the Board of Inland Revenue; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at 48 Carey Street and 19 to 29 Woburn Place;

(6) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the Department of Industry; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at Victoria Street, Abell House, Adelphi, Cleland House, Cromwell House, Dean Bradley House, Gaywood House, Hillgate House, Kings-gate House, Millbank Tower, Monsanto House, Parliament Square House, Sanctuary Buildings, Savoy Hill House, Shell Mex House, 73–75 Strand, State House, Thames House South and Waterloo Bridge House;

(7) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the Home Department; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at the Main Building 89 Eccleston Square, Horseferry House, Palace Chambers, 42 Parliament Street, 47 Parliament Street, Queen Anne's Mansions. Romney House, St. Stephens House, St. Vincent House, Tolworth Tower, Surbiton, Waterloo Bridge House, 85 Whitehall and Whittington House;

(8) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the Department of Health and Social Security; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at Alexander Fleming House, Crown Offices, Hinchley Wood, Surbiton, 194 Euston Road, 151 Great Titchfield Street, Hannibal House, Ingram House, Ivy Bridge House, 13–15 John Adam Street, Little Adelphi, Olympic House, Olympic Way, Wembley, Ray House, 2–3 Robert Street, and Queen Anne's Chambers;

(9) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the Health and Safety Executive; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at Thames House North;

(10) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the Government Whips Office; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at 12 Downing Street;

(11) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the Government Hospitality Fund Office; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at Carlton Gardens;

(12) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the Government conference centres; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at Lancaster House;

(13) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the Government Actuary's Department; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at Steel House;

(14) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at Whitehall, Carlton Gardens, 4 Central Buildings, Charles House, Church House, Clive House, Cornwall House, Curtis Green, Great George Street, Palace Chambers, Marlborough House, 47 Parliament Street and Sanctuary Buildings;

(15) whether he will make a statement about the arrangements currently in force for the parking of bicycles at his Department; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate facilities for those wishing to travel by bicycle who arrive for meetings at Queen Anne's Chambers, 2 Queen Anne's Gate, St. Christopher House, St. Stephen's House, 23 Savile Row, Southbridge House, Thames House South, Tolworth Tower, Surbiton and 83–91 Victoria Street.

Mr. Marks

The Department considers the provision of storage or parking facilities for bicycles in Government offices at the request of the occupiers. Such requests are met wherever it is economically possible to do so taking account of the requirements of the occupants and visitors and of the availability of space. The following is the current situation at the specific buildings mentioned:

Property and whether Facilities available

  • Romney House, Tufton Street—No.
  • Royal Courts of Justice—Yes.
  • Cornwall House—Yes.
  • 6 Spring Gardens—No.
  • 48 Carey Street—Yes.
  • 19–29 Woburn Place—Yes.
  • 1–19 Victoria Street—Yes.
  • Abell House—Yes.
  • Adelphi—No.
  • Cleland House—Yes.
  • Cromwell House—No.
  • Dean Bradley House—No.
  • Craywood House—No.
  • Hillgate House—No.
  • Kingsgate House—No.
  • Millbank Tower—No.
  • Monsanto House—No.
  • Parliament Square House—No.
  • Sactuary Buildings—No.
  • Savoy Hill House—No.
  • 73–75 Strand—No.
  • State House—Yes.
  • Thames House South—No.
  • Waterloo Bridge House—No.
  • Whitehall (Old Public Offices)—Yes.
  • 39 Eccleston Square—No.
  • Horseferry House—No.
  • Palace Chambers—No.
  • 42 Parliament Street—No.
  • 47 Parliament Street—No.
  • 4–12 Queen Anne's Gate—Yes.
  • St. Stephen's House—No.
  • St. Vincent House—No.

Property and whether Facilities Available

  • Tolworth Tower, Surbiton—Yes.
  • 85 Whitehall—No.
  • Whittington House—Yes.
  • Alexander Fleming House—No.
  • Crown Offices, Hinchley Wood—Yes.
  • 194 Euston Road—Yes.
  • 151 Great Titchfield Street—No.
  • Hannibal House—No.
  • Ingrain House (13–15 John Adam Street)—Yes Ivy Bridge House—No.
  • Olympic House—Yes.
  • Ray House—Yes.
  • Queen Anne's Chambers—Yes.
  • Thames House North—Yes.
  • 12 Downing Street—No.
  • Carlton Gardens—No.
  • Lancaster House—No.
  • Steel House—Yes.
  • 4 Central Buildings—Yes.
  • Charles House—Yes.
  • Church House—Yes.
  • Clive House—No.
  • Great George Street—Yes.
  • Palace Chambers—No.
  • Marlborough House—No.
  • 2 Queen Anne's Gate—No.
  • St. Christopher House—Yes.
  • 23 Savile Row—No.
  • Southbridge House—No.
  • 83–91 Victoria Street—No.