Question follow-through · 120014

Bicycles: Theft

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, What assessment she has made of the potential impact of bicycle theft and violent robbery on the level of cycling and active travel.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Answering body
Department for Transport
Tabled
11 Mar 2026
Target answer date
16 Mar 2026
Answer
19 Mar 2026 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 11 Mar 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, What assessment she has made of the potential impact of bicycle theft and violent robbery on the level of cycling and active travel.

  2. 16 Mar 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 19 Mar 2026

    Answer published

    Fear of having a bike stolen can be a serious deterrent to those who might want to take up cycling. Active Travel England is providing funding for local authorities to introduce secure cycle parking. In addition, the British Transport Police are tackling ...

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