§ Mr. Raynsfordasked the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what evidence his Department has about the impact of the experimental cycle lanes in the Fulham road in the boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham, and Kensington and Chelsea, on accidents to cyclists;
(2) what representations he has received concerning the exercise of powers by him under part II of schedule 5 to the Local Government Act 1985 in respect of the decision of Kensington and Chelsea council to terminate the experimental cycle lanes on the Fulham road; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyWe have a copy of the accident data included in the report on the cycle lanes considered by the royal borough of Kensington and Chelsea's town planning committee on 29 September 1986. My right hon. Friend's approval to its decision not to make permanent the cycle lanes when the experimental order lapsed is not required under the provisions of part II of schedule 5 to the Local Government Act 1985.