Cyclists (Road Safety)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Transport M25 – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 23 April 1980.

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Photo of Mr Jack Dormand Mr Jack Dormand , Easington 12:00, 23 April 1980

In spite of those facts, is not the Minister being rather complacent about this important issue in view of the great increase in the number of cyclists, which is likely further to increase because of present circumstances? Will the hon. and learned Gentleman consider the introduction of a massive publicity scheme on do's and don'ts for cyclists? Will he consider including in that campaign the need to make car drivers more aware of the existence of cyclists? Is he satisfied with the accuracy of the present cycling accident statistics?