HC Deb 22 January 1985 vol 71 cc394-5W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will ensure that the cycling project team is retained; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Chalker

I have no plans to disband my team working on cycling matters.

Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Transport how many cycle schemes have been implemented (a) nationally and (b) throughout London in the last three years.

Mrs. Chalker

This information is not available centrally and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.

Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what was the figure for the total amount spent by his Department for (a) cycle schemes and (b) cycle safety campaigns in 1984.

Mrs. Chalker

In the 12 months to 31 December 1984 £178,195 was spent on innovative cycle schemes and schemes in the cycle route programme by the Department. The national pedal cycle safety publicity campaign cost £1,156,342. These figures do not include staff or administration costs at the Department of Transport headquarters and at the Transport and Road Research Laboratory, or expenditure accepted for TSG.