Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the potential for improved walking and cycling infrastructure to increase footfall on local high streets.
To support our high streets throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, the Government has provided over £10.5 billion from the Small Business Grant Fund. In addition, to make it easier and safer to walk and cycle, the government has announced a £2 billion package, which includes £225 million in emergency funding for local authorities to help them create pop up cycle lanes and re-allocate road space.