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Cycleways and Public Footpaths: Construction

Asked by Mr Paul KohlerLiberal DemocratDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 6 March 2025UIN 35175

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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with (a) statistical and (b) land registry authorities on the availability of land for use as public (i) walkways and (ii) cycleways.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

The Secretary of State has not had any such discussions. It is a matter for individual local authorities to establish what land is available in their areas for public walkways and cycleways.

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