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<p>The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) was created
in July 2016. The answer therefore covers from this date.</p><p> </p><p>Since its
creation BEIS has been supportive of promoting cycling to work; recognising the benefits
this brings to the health and wellbeing of the workforce, as well as reducing the
environmental impact of the department in general. In response to the specific questions:</p><p>
</p><p>(a) BEIS has spent a total of £16.8k on installing bicycle racks (this figure
includes the cost of materials).</p><p>(b) BEIS does not offer a bonus scheme for
bicycle use.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the total amount spent on the cycle to work
scheme to encourage staff in BEIS to cycle to work since the department’s creation
was £16.7k in 2016 (July to December), £24.5k in 2017, £29.8k in 2018 and £39.8k in
2019.</p>
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