Cycling: Government Investment Debate

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Department: Department for Transport
Wednesday 3rd February 2016

(8 years, 9 months ago)

Westminster Hall
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Chris White Portrait Chris White (Warwick and Leamington) (Con)
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Following the intervention by my hon. Friend the Member for York Outer (Julian Sturdy), I want to report that the route for the women’s cycling tour in June, which was announced today, includes a stage through my constituency. It is the first time that has taken place in Warwickshire. Does my hon. Friend the Member for Bolton West (Chris Green) think it is a good idea for such events to be spread throughout the country, as it provides an opportunity to promote the benefits of cycling across the UK?

Chris Green Portrait Chris Green
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I absolutely agree. It is vital that we have those events across the country. Seeing the beautiful Yorkshire countryside was wonderful, and I am sure that we will be inspired by the countryside in Warwickshire as well.