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Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Friday, 3 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 March 2023. It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Monday, 13 March 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Cycling and Walking: Schools

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has taken recent steps with the Secretary of State for Education to help improve (a) cycling and (b) walking infrastructure outside schools.

Answer

The Department for Transport has provided almost £400 million to local authorities since 2020/21 to improve active travel infrastructure, including outside schools. Active Travel England has recently announced a further £200 million of funding for local authorities and has encouraged bids that would enable more children to walk and cycle to school.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
157677
Session
2022-23
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Cycling Infrastructure Schools Walking
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk