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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, if he will make it his policy to (a) maintain and (b) build on the £3.8 billion investment into walking and cycling to help people access essential services during the cost of living crisis.

Answer

Walking and cycling are among the cheapest and healthiest ways to get around and that’s why this government has made record amounts of funding available since the start of the pandemic for schemes to help more people to do so.

The department is continuing to examine future spending plans following the Autumn Statement.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
90834
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Cycling Finance Walking Cost of living
Link
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