§ Bob RussellTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) if he will make funding and additional resources available to support the implementation of the National Walking Strategy; and if he will make a statement; [126214]
(2) if he will establish a National Walking Authority to monitor progress of the National Walking Strategy and assist the Government in its implementation; [126215]
(3) when the National Walking Strategy will be published; and whet her it will contain targets. [126216]
§ Dr. HowellsMy Department issued a discussion document on walking on 30 June. "On the move: by foot" seeks views from all interests on how we might improve conditions for pedestrians and increase levels of walking. Responses to the document have been requested by 26 September and will inform our forward strategy in respect of resources, institutions and targets.