Regional Cycle Officer for London

HC Deb 26 July 1983 vol 46 cc398-9W

Mr. Stuart Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what percentage of the time of the official in his Department of Transport, appointed as regional cycle officer for London, is spent on cycling matters, and if this proportion will be increased.

Mrs. Chalker

Up to 10 per cent. by the regional cycling officer himself. However, by delegation of work to other staff, who also need to take full account of cyclists' needs, schemes are worked upon as necessary. The working methods to fulfil our undertakings on cycling do not require us to increase the RCO's time spent specifically on cycling at present.

Mr. Stuart Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Transport which cycle schemes are being worked on by the regional cycle officer for London.

Mrs. Chalker

The regional cycle officer for London is currently supervising the detailing of cycling facilities to be included in 14 major trunk road schemes in London. He is also supervising three smaller schemes aimed at assisting cyclists to travel adjacent to the main carriageways of existing trunk roads.