§ Mr. HeathTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions he has had with train operating companies on additional funding for British Transport Police since 11 September 2001. [87101]
§ Mr. Jamieson[holding answer 16 December 2002]: There have been no discussions between the Secretary of State for Transport and the train operating companies, but the Secretary of State has discussed policing matters with the Chief Constable of the British Transport Police.
§ Mr. HeathTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many uniformed officers are deployed to police the London Underground system. [87102]
§ Mr. Jamieson[holding answer 16 December 2002]: The deployment of the British Transport Police (BTP) is an operational matter for the Chief Constable. The BTP have advised me that they have budgeted for a total of 471 officers within their London Underground area, and that 413 of these are allocated to uniformed duties. 383 uniformed officers are currently deployed to police the London Underground.