Written question asked by Peter L Pike (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 January 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 January 1998. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Thursday, 29 January 1998 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what is the current number of (a) exclusive cycle routes, (b) cycle routes combined with bridleways and (c) canal towpaths combined with bridleways in England and Wales; and what plans he has to increase that number. - Inc fact that will write.

Answer: Mr. Pike: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment and the Regions what is the current number of (a) exclusive cycle routes, (b) cycle routes combined with bridleways and (c) canal towpaths combined with bridleways in England and Wales; and what plans he has to increase that number. [25322] Angela Eagle: I regret that information on the numbers of routes is not readily available. I will write to my hon. Friend about what is available. Local authorities should consider the provision of recreational facilities (including cycle routes) in drawing up their structure and local plans.

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