Written question asked by Matthew Banks (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 March 1997. It was answered by John Bowis (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Question: If he will set up a motorcycle strategy group. (Government policy on motorcycles and related matters in Library as Dep/3 4817).

Answer: Mr. Matthew Banks: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will set up a motorcycle strategy group. [19565] Mr. Bowis: The Government intend to establish a motorcycling strategy group, which I shall chair, to produce a report on matters affecting motorcyclists and other road users, including safety and environmental issues. This will build on the statement of policy issued by the Government last November, copies of which are available in the Library. It will be set up in the summer and report next spring.

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