The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 prescribe the traffic signs and road markings that can be used on the UK road network including those used for cycle lanes. Local authorities are responsible for the design and installation of cycle lanes and for ensuring that they are signed and marked in compliance with the legislation.

Transport in London is devolved to the Mayor of London and delivered by Transport for London. The Department is not involved in discussions between Royal Parks and Transport for London (TfL) about construction of cycle superhighways.

The East-West Cycle Superhighway will run through central London – and will provide a route from Tower Hill to Lancaster Gate. TfL plans to complete this route this winter.

The Hyde Park cycle track is open in full along West Carriage Drive and South Carriage Drive and provides fully segregated cycling facilities. There is however some ongoing remedial works and other related works such as the reconfiguration of the Diana Car Park.

With respect to St. James Park, Birdcage Walk remedial works begin on 13 November 2017. The resurfacing outside of Buckingham Palace memorial begins 20 November 2017. These works have been delayed due to issues sourcing the red surfacing material. Constitution Hill in Green Park, adjacent to St. James Park, is open in full.

TfL anticipate that the cycle track will be open in St James Park from mid-December 2017, subject to the remaining works going to programme. In the meantime, TfL continues to engage with local businesses, residents and stakeholders to ensure those affected are kept informed about the work arrangements.

The Government has made no assessment of the usage of cycle lanes in the London congestion charge area.

The Government provides funding to Transport for London (TfL) via the Greater London Authority. It is the responsibility of the Mayor to determine how TfL’s budget should be spent and for him to decide what to prioritise.

Transport in London is devolved to the Mayor of London, and it is for him to consider what, if any, assessment is made of the impacts of cycle lanes.

The Government has not made any assessment of the impact of the cycle lanes on congestion in London congestion charge areas and the implications for the environment.

As with all local cycling infrastructure, local authorities are best placed to promote cycle paths in their area, which offer cyclists an alternative to cycling in the carriageway.

However, the decision to use a path will depend on the individual cyclist. While they can be attractive to some cyclists, particularly less confident cyclists, cycle paths may not always be convenient for experienced cyclists.

Provision of cycling infrastructure, including segregated cycle lanes, is the responsibility of local traffic authorities. It is for them to decide whether or not to permit mobility scooters to use such lanes.

Tricycles are already able to use cycle lanes. The definition of a pedal cycle is given in the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 as ‘a unicycle, bicycle, tricycle or cycle having four or more wheels, not being in any case mechanically propelled.

Not only can we look at it, but we would be delighted to receive an application for a bypass. I look forward very much to cycling that section of the Derwent valley when I come to visit it on a future occasion.

Does my right hon. Friend agree that Belper, in my constituency, which is part of the world heritage site, is a great place to live, apart from the traffic? The A6 is far too clogged. Could we look at a bypass for Belper and at a new cycleway right up the Derwent valley?

I believe that the Honourable Member is referring to the Traffic Management Act 2004. It is true that powers for enforcement of moving traffic contraventions, by local authorities under the Traffic Management Act 2004, have not yet been brought into force outside London (other than the existing powers to enforce contraventions in a bus lane). The Department for Transport’s view is that the Police already have the necessary powers to take action where it is needed. I can confirm that there are no current plans to give local authorities greater powers to enforce moving traffic contraventions.