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Written question asked by Siân Berry (Green Party) on Thursday, 18 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 2026. It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Friday, 26 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Active Travel: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the The third cycling and walking investment strategy, published on 15 June 2026, if she will publish details of her discussions with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care prior to the publication of that strategy on the potential effectiveness of that funding.

Answer

Health outcomes are central to the third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS3), and the Department of Health and Social Care was fully engaged in the development of proposals.

As is standard for announcements of this type, CWIS3 was also agreed by relevant Secretaries of State via the write round process convened by the Cabinet Office.

The then Secretary of State for Health and Social Care approved the write round without amendment or conditions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11336
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Finance Departmental coordination Active travel
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk