§ 14. Mr. Dormandasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he is satisfied with the progress being made in implementing the Government's cycling policies; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerI am encouraged by the progress that has been made since our cycling policy statement was issued 12 months ago.
171WMany counties indicated increased support for cycling activities in their transport policies and programmes submissions and enterprising new schemes in Cambridge, Nottingham and London were opened. The departmental contribution to these schemes was over £100,000 and we are continuing to provide both professional advice and financial support for innovative projects.