§ Mr. Strangasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he is taking to encourage and promote cycling as a cheap and efficient alternative form of transport.
§ Mr. RifkindMy right hon. Friend intends to take the opportunity of future roads legislation to seek powers to permit local highway authorities to provide cycle tracks.
§ Mr. Strangasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will appoint a regional cycling officer for Scotland.
§ Mr. RifkindI have designated one of my Department's road engineers at senior level to keep in touch with the needs of cyclists in relation to trunk roads and to provide such advice to local authorities as they may require.
§ Mr. Strangasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what resources are available from the Scottish Office for financing experimental cycle facilities.
§ Mr. RifkindThere is no specific provision in current estimates for such expenditure.
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