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.
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.
Asked by: Jeremy Wright (Conservative - Kenilworth and Southam)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what effect the Court of Appeal judgment of 27 February 2020 on Heathrow expansion and the need to take into account climate change goals has on the progress of High Speed Two.
Answered by Andrew Stephenson
The Government is still considering the full implications of the recent Heathrow judgement and what impacts, if any, it might have on other projects such as HS2. It is a complex and important judgment which the Government will need time to consider carefully.
HS2 is due to play a key part in the transition to a net-zero carbon UK economy by 2050. HS2 will offer some of the lowest carbon emissions per passenger km – seven times less than passenger cars and 17 times less than domestic air travel in 2030. By providing a cleaner, greener way to travel, HS2 will help cut the number of cars and lorries on our roads, cut demand for domestic flights, and help the country’s fight against climate change.