Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Minister of Transport (1) what was the total cost of damage to the stations, fittings and trains operated by London Transport on Saturday 22nd March; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what was the cost to London Transport of vandalism in the most recent annual period for which figures are available.
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§ Mr. MarshThe London Transport Board tell me that the cost of the damage to its stations, fittings and trains on Saturday 22nd March was approximately £800; this does not include the cost of delays to passengers and of the time rolling stock had to be out of action for repairs, which are not readily quantifiable. The board has not available figures of the cost to it of vandalism in any particular twelve-month period.
I naturally deplore vandalism on the London Transport services, or elsewhere, and, in particular, injuries to the staff involved.