§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what proportion of the employees of his Department and of the employees of each agency for which he is responsible cycle to work; and what measures he plans to increase that proportion. [52683]
§ Dr. HowellsThe Department does not collect information centrally on the specific modes of transport used by employees. Measures to increase the proportion of employees cycling to work are being considered as part of the development of green transport plans for buildings occupied by the Department and its Agencies.
§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what parking facilities for cycles exist at each office or site for which his Department is responsible and for each agency for which he is responsible. [52682]
§ Dr. HowellsThe number of cycle parking spaces in DfEE HQ sites is 183. The breakdown is shown in the table.
Office/site Number Darlington 37 London 65 Ranmoor Hall 12 Runcorn 30 Sheffield 39 Total 183 The Employment Service (ES) does not keep records of cycling spaces at its 1,200 properties in a wide range of locations. Where a need is identified, and it is feasible, spaces are made available for staff use.
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