To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they propose to make representations to the appropriate authorities concerning the safety of Members and staff of the House of Lords on footpaths around the Palace of Westminster which are also used by cyclists. [HL4046]

No. If a footpath is designated for shared use by cyclists and pedestrians, members of the public should inform the police of dangerous behaviour. Where a footpath or highway is not designated for shared use, cycling on the pavement is an offence under Section 72 of the Highways Act 1835, and enforcement is therefore an operational matter for the police.