asked the First Commissioner of Works whether he will consider the provision of pedal-cycle stands for use of cycles belonging to Members of Parliament in New Palace Yard?

If there is sufficient demand for this, I will arrange for a few cycle stands to be fixed in the covered recess beside the Members' private entrance.

While thanking the right hon. Gentleman for his reply, may I ask if he does not seriously contemplate an increase in the number of Members of Parliament using pedal cycles in view of the fact that only this week the pedal cycle has regained its supremacy as being one of the swiftest means of transport?