To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord West of Spithead on 25 June (WA 297) concerning the enforcement of the law against cyclists in and around Westminster, why they will not make representations to the appropriate authorities on behalf of members of the Houses of Parliament and their staff. [HL5989]

The enforcement of cycling offences including cycling on footpaths and pavements in and round Westminster is an operational matter for the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service. The commissioner is best placed to decide on enforcement in the light of seriousness, conflicting demands on police time and resources, and local circumstances.

As with other offending, we would encourage individuals to inform the police of specific problems and of particularly dangerous behaviour so they can take appropriate action.