HC Deb 19 April 1985 vol 77 c272W
Mr. Dormand

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what research has been undertaken by his Department concerning the culpability of motorists in car-bicycle accidents; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Chalker

The responsibility of any party involved in an accident is in many cases difficult to determine conclusively, for many factors may be involved, including, for example, weather and road conditions. The Department is, however, currently investigating through various studies the major contributory factors to cycling accidents with a view to identifying ways in which such accidents may be prevented.

Mr. Dormand

asked the Secretary of State for Transport how much each local authority spent on cycle facilites in 1984–85, showing capital and revenue spending separately.

Mrs. Chalker

This information is not available centrally.

Mr. Dormand

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will estimate the effect of recent changes in the transport supplementary grant on the provision of facilities for cyclists.

Mrs. Chalker

I am not aware of any change in local authority commitment to cycling provision.