§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for Transport how many (a) new and (b) second-hand double-deck buses were either bought or leased by London Regional Transport or its subsidiaries in (i) 1985–86 and (ii) 1986–87; and how many are proposed to be either bought or leased in 1987–88.
§ Mr. David MitchellDecisions on bus procurement are a matter for London Regional Transport and its subsidiary London Buses Ltd. I understand that London Buses Ltd. purchased 266 new double-deck buses in 1985–86 and expects to have purchased a further 209 new double-deck buses by the end of 1986–87.
The requirement for 1987–88 is a matter for the judgment of LRT, in the light of anticipated demand and the condition of its existing vehicles.