Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 11 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 July 2003. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 July 2003 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make funding and additional resources available to support the implementation of the National Walking Strategy; and if he will make a statement; if he will establish a National Walking Authority to monitor progress of the National Walking Strategy and assist the Government in its implementation; when the National Walking Strategy will be published; and whether it will contain targets. - Inc ref to "On the move: by foot".

Answer: Bob Russell: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) if he will make funding and additional resources available to support the implementation of the National Walking Strategy; and if he will make a statement; [126214] (2) if he will establish a National Walking Authority to monitor progress of the National Walking Strategy and assist the Government in its implementation; [126215] (3) when the National Walking Strategy will be published; and whether it will contain targets. [126216] Dr. Howells: My Department issued a discussion document on walking on 30 June. "On the move: by foot" seeks views from all interests on how we might improve conditions for pedestrians and increase levels of walking. Responses to the document have been requested by 26 September and will inform our forward strategy in respect of resources, institutions and targets.

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