§ Dr. TwinnTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what initiatives his Department is planning to increase the attractiveness of the use of non-polluting modes of transport.
§ Mr. MacGregorThe only non-polluting modes of transport are cycling and walking; all other modes give rise to pollution to some extent.
My Department carries out research and issues advice on ways to improve conditions on the roads for cyclists and pedestrians; the transport policy and programme circular encourages local authorities to develop strategies that make better provision for these groups; and the draft Planning Policy Guidance Note 13 on transport provides guidance on how land use planning and complementary transport measures can make walking and cycling more attractive.