Written Question
Thursday 27th November 2025
Asked by:
Jeremy Wright (Conservative - Kenilworth and Southam)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of using the third cycling and walking investment strategy to set targets for a) the National Cycle Network, b) Bikeability and c) the national walking, wheeling and cycling network.
Answered by Lilian Greenwood
- Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury
The consultation on the third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy, is seeking the views of stakeholders on a national vision, statutory objectives and underlying performance indicators. The shape of the final strategy, intended to be published next year including any targets, will be informed by the responses to the consultation.
Written Question
Thursday 27th November 2025
Asked by:
Jeremy Wright (Conservative - Kenilworth and Southam)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to meet with disabled people's organisations on the third cycling and walking investment strategy.
Answered by Lilian Greenwood
- Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury
The consultation on the third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy outlines that by 2035, the Government wants walking, wheeling and cycling to be a safe, easy and accessible option for everyone. Disabled People’s organisations have been engaged as part of a wider series of thematic workshops to inform the development of the final Strategy.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 24 Nov 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"3. What steps he is taking to help ensure those people adversely affected by HS2 are compensated fairly. ..."Jeremy Wright - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 24 Nov 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"I welcome my hon. Friend to his new responsibilities and offer him my sympathy that one of them is HS2. He will know that for those who find themselves in the path of this project, obtaining compensation is a painful and long drawn-out experience. That is particularly true for those …..."Jeremy Wright - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 18 Mar 2022
Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Bill
"I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time.
I begin by thanking all Members—some of whom, I am pleased to say, are present this morning—who have been involved in the development of the Bill during its earlier stages. I am also delighted to see in …..."Jeremy Wright - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 18 Mar 2022
Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Bill
"I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman, who I know has shadow ministerial experience in this area. He is right: there is more to be done in relation to the taxis and private hire vehicles that we all use, not just those of us with disabilities. However, the Government have …..."Jeremy Wright - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 18 Mar 2022
Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Bill
"I am grateful to my hon. Friend, who made that point with great force and clarity during the Bill’s previous proceedings, for which I am grateful. He is absolutely right: it is necessary to recognise that a huge amount of good work is already being done by taxi and private …..."Jeremy Wright - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 18 Mar 2022
Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Bill
"I am grateful to my hon. Friend and she is right. I have spoken to a number of different disability campaign groups, advocacy groups and charities, and I am pleased to say they are all supportive of the Bill’s intention. As she represents a rural constituency, she will recognise, along …..."Jeremy Wright - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 18 Mar 2022
Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Bill
"I pay tribute to my hon. Friend because I know he is in the process of taking through other important legislation in relation to taxis and private hire vehicles, which will contribute to the better environment that the hon. Member for Cambridge (Daniel Zeichner) referred to earlier.
My hon. Friend …..."Jeremy Wright - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 18 Mar 2022
Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Bill
"My hon. Friend makes a good point. In addition to speaking to charities that advocate on behalf of people with disabilities, I have taken the trouble to speak to those who operate in the taxi trade. I have tried to make it clear to them that we do not seek …..."Jeremy Wright - View Speech
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