Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Transport

Oral Answers to Questions

Dennis Skinner Excerpts
Thursday 21st March 2019

(5 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jesse Norman Portrait Jesse Norman
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I am very grateful to my hon. Friend. I have actually walked Long Mynd on several occasions, and I have also paraglided from the top of Long Mynd. I very much encourage him to contemplate that as a perfectly splendid additional mode of transport enabled by walking.

Dennis Skinner Portrait Mr Dennis Skinner (Bolsover) (Lab)
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Based on what the Minister had to say about walking, cycling, e-bikes and all the rest, when will the Government get rid of their ministerial cars and have e-bikes instead?

Jesse Norman Portrait Jesse Norman
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I welcome that question. The hon. Gentleman will be aware that I am a keen cyclist to and from work. Sometimes cars are required for security and other reasons, but I barely use a ministerial vehicle, and I encourage all colleagues to enjoy the benefits of cycling and walking.