Oral Answers to Questions — Transport. – in the House of Commons am ar 3 Gorffennaf 1935.
Mr Fielding West
, Hammersmith North
asked the Minister of Transport whether he has decided to make cycle-tracks compulsory on all newly-constructed arterial roads?
Mr Leslie Hore-Belisha
, Plymouth, Devonport
No, Sir. Where it appears that the proportion of cyclists to other traffic is likely to be appreciable, I shall use my best endeavours to secure that separate tracks are provided as circumstances permit for the use of cyclists.
Mr Fielding West
, Hammersmith North
Has the hon. Gentleman considered, as an alternative to cycle tracks, constructing special motor tracks?
Mr Leslie Hore-Belisha
, Plymouth, Devonport
One arises to some extent out of the other. If cyclists are segregated, motorists are more segregated than at present.
Mr Wilfred Paling
, Wentworth
If cycle tracks are provided, is the use of the main road prohibited to cyclists?
Mr Leslie Hore-Belisha
, Plymouth, Devonport
No, not yet.
Sir William Brass
, Clitheroe
Where cycle tracks are provided, are they being used by cyclists?
Mr Leslie Hore-Belisha
, Plymouth, Devonport
By the overwhelming majority. They are most popular.
