§ 18. Mr. Dormandasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the progress of the implementation of his policy on cycling, as issued in January 1982.
§ Mrs. ChalkerA number of local authorities have shown an increased interest in the development of improved facilities for cyclists. This has been encouraged by the appointment of more senior officials as regional cycling officers in the Department's regional offices, by the publication of the Department's study of the conversion of disused railway lines to cycle tracks and by the promise of increased financial support, both through the Department's research programme and through the system of transport supplementary grant.
§ 31. Mr. Alexanderasked the Secretary of State for Transport what has been the response from county councils to his invitation that they make specific reference to cycling in their transport policies and programmes.
§ Mrs. ChalkerTransport policies and programmes are not due to be submitted to the Department until the end of July. Informal contacts suggest an increased interest by a number of local authorities.