Written question asked by Chris Ruane (Labour) on Thursday, 18 June 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 June 1998. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Thursday, 25 June 1998 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, how much his Department has spent on the provision of cycling facilities in each of the past 10 years; and what is the projected amount to be spent in each of the next five years. - No figures given.

Answer: Mr. Ruane: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how much his Department has spent on the provision of cycling facilities in each of the past 10 years; and what is the projected amount to be spent in each of the next five years. [47102] Mr. Hain: Local authorities are the primary agents for providing facilities for cyclists. We support local authorities' efforts with funding through the Transport Grant scheme in relation to packages; the Strategic Development Scheme; the Welsh Capital Challenge scheme and the annual capital block allocation. The Welsh Office also provides cycling facilities as part of new or improved trunk road schemes where a need can be justified. The cost of providing these facilities cannot be disaggregated from the overall costs.

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