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Thursday 30th November 2017

(6 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Paul Maynard Portrait Paul Maynard
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My hon. Friend is right to identify that project as one worth considering, and I was discussing it only this morning with the Mayor of the west midlands, Andy Street. I am more than happy to have further conversations with my hon. Friend on that matter.

Alison Thewliss Portrait Alison Thewliss (Glasgow Central) (SNP)
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Yesterday, I met people from nextbike, who run an excellent cycle hire scheme in Glasgow, which I often use to get to my surgeries. Does the Minister have any plans to regulate public cycle hire schemes, so that the public can be assured of their safety?

John Hayes Portrait Mr John Hayes
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Public hire schemes are an important part of extending provision and making cycling more widely available. As the hon. Lady will know, different schemes apply in different localities. Clearly, I am always happy to have discussions with her about this, but there are no imminent plans to make the changes that she describes.