PART 2

Cycling and Walking Investment Strategies

Cycling and Walking Investment Strategies
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1
The Secretary of State may at any time—
a
set a Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy for England, or
b
vary a Strategy which has already been set.
2
A Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy is to relate to such period as the Secretary of State considers appropriate; but a Strategy for a period of more than five years must be reviewed at least once every five years.
3
A Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy must specify—
a
objectives to be achieved during the period to which it relates, and
b
the financial resources to be made available by the Secretary of State for the purpose of achieving those objectives.
4
The objectives to be achieved may include—
a
activities to be performed;
b
results to be achieved;
c
standards to be met.
5
Before setting or varying a Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy the Secretary of State must consult such persons as he or she considers appropriate.
6
In considering whether to vary a Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy the Secretary of State must have regard to the desirability of maintaining certainty and stability in respect of Cycling and Walking Investment Strategies.
7
A Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy must be published in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
8
Where a Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy has been published the Secretary of State must from time to time lay before Parliament a report on progress towards meeting its objectives.
9
If a Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy is not currently in place, the Secretary of State must—
a
lay before Parliament a report explaining why a Strategy has not been set, and
b
set a Strategy as soon as may be reasonably practicable.