Bicycles (Rail Carriage)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Transport – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 10 February 1997.

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Photo of George Young George Young Secretary of State for Transport 12:00, 10 February 1997

I am grateful to my hon. Friend. He has reminded the House of what is happening throughout Britain: where a new franchise is let, provision is often made, through either refurbishment or the introduction of new rolling stock. I am anxious that, when rolling stock is refurbished or new rolling stock ordered, adequate provision should be made for the bicycle. My Department recently funded the cyclists public affairs group, which is known to my hon. Friend, to draft the "Bikes and Trains" publication, which identifies opportunities for new operators and explains how they can broaden the market base by making it easier for cyclists to travel by train.