Written question asked by David Hinchliffe (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 November 1996. It was answered by John Bowis (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 November 1996 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Question: If he will comment on the information in the latest issue of the National Travel Survey in respect of walking.

Answer: Mr. Hinchliffe: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the information in the latest issue of the national travel survey in respect of walking. [4477] Mr. Bowis: The 1993-95 report on the national travel survey contained a number of tables showing the contribution of walking to figures for personal travel. The main section shows that the average number of journeys walked per person and the average distance walked have fallen over recent years and we have therefore set up a steering group to look at the causes of this and at ways that have been shown to be effective in encouraging walking. I have chaired the first two meetings of this group.

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