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Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Friday, 18 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 November 2022. It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Wednesday, 23 November 2022 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Cycling and Walking: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of walking and cycling for saving money, in the context of rising transport costs.

Answer

The Government agrees that walking and cycling are an inexpensive and healthy way of getting around and an excellent way of helping people save money on their everyday travel costs, which is why we have already invested £600 million since the start of the pandemic in enabling more people to make these choices for their local journeys.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
90833
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Costs Cycling Finance Transport Walking
Link
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