HC Deb 18 October 1993 vol 230 cc21-2W
Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what information he has as to the total length of cycle routes in Greater London in each year since 1990; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Norris

Responsibility for the provision of cycle routes in London rests primarily with the 33 London boroughs. The information requested is not available and can be obtained only at disproportionate cost. We are supporting the 1,000 mile cycle network for London now being developed by the London Cycling Forum. Approximately a third of the network is in existence or in preparation.

Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many schools in England and Wales have specific instruction on cycle safety; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Key

No figures are available to show how many schools in England and Wales have specific instruction on cycle safety. There are, however, around 300,000 children who take part in cycle training schemes each year—just over 20 per cent. of children in the eligible age range.