HC Deb 21 January 1980 vol 977 cc88-9W
Mr. Weetch

asked the Minister of Transport if he will seek powers to require local authorities to include cyclists in the transport and policy programmes.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

No. It is the Government's policy to reduce, not increase, the statutory duties of local authorities, but they are well aware of the importance of taking account of the needs of cyclists in their local transport planning.

Mr. Weetch

asked the Minister of Transport if he will seek powers to enable him to require local authorities to include cyclists in any provision of parking facilities.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

This is a matter for the authorities themselves to decide in the light of local circumstances.