I got a letter from the Government the other day#

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 23:48:08 +0000

Or more accurately, a letter from my MP, yesterday - a reply to my [[email two weeks ago => Skull and cross-Bone]]. On actual paper and everyfink.

I'm not going to type the whole thing, but here are some quotes

• "In conversation with London Cycling Campaign representatives and [...] Emily Thornberry MP, I have been interested to learn that helmets can dehumanise a cyclist and there is some evidence that motorists are more careful if they see a cyclist's face"

• "... I will always stand up for cycling interests. I do not conside that compulsory helmets are necessary, although on the road they are advisable"

• "I am unable to comment on Peter Bone MP's preparation for the debate [...]"

The first quote is a little odd, but I suspect it's a reference to the work done by Ian Walker As for the rest, all sounds fairly positive and it's good to know the LCC (which I recently joined) is doing its thang.