Written question asked by Lord Young of Cookham (Conservative) on Monday, 11 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 February 2002. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Monday, 25 February 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what his staff complement dealing with walking and cycling policy in May 1997 was; and what the complement is now.

Answer: Sir George Young: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what his staff complement dealing with walking and cycling policy in May 1997 was; and what the complement is now. [36155] Mr. Spellar: I have recently increased the complement of full-time posts wholly or mainly concerned with cycling and/or walking from 11 to 12. The number had been 11 since early 1999. Comparable figures for earlier years are not available. In addition I am at present inviting tenders for a three-year contract to promote the cycling strategy in the English regions. I expect the contractor to employ about 20 people on this task.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 36155; 380 c797W;380 c800W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Civil servants Cycling Staff Pedestrians Walking Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk