Cyclist Safety

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Transport – in the House of Commons am 10:30 am ar 14 Mai 2009.

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Photo of Geoff Hoon Geoff Hoon Secretary of State, Department for Transport 10:30, 14 Mai 2009

I am sorry that 12 years on, the hon. Gentleman still feels such personal resentment about the operation of democracy in the House, but it is a clear testament to his commitment to cycling. I hope that every day when he thinks about that terrible injustice, he will nevertheless reflect on the great success of the all-party cycling group in promoting cycling. No doubt, he will continue to play a part in that.

More seriously, as the hon. Gentleman said, it is important that we continue to encourage cycling and, indeed, walking, and that they should be done safely and securely. I strongly support his suggestion and I take a keen interest in this area of Government activity. We want to promote cycling and we want more people to take advantage of it—safely.