§ Mr. BradshawTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what powers he has to require train operating companies to make provision for the carriage of bicycles. [70536]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonExisting franchises include a clause requiring Train Operators to provide, where practical, for the transport of bicycles on trains at reasonable charges (if any). The Objectives, Instructions and Guidance we issued to the Franchising Director in November 1997 (a copy is in the House Library) require him to discuss the provision of facilities for bicycles when operators are planning to order new rolling stock.