§ 12. Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions he has had with the chairman of London Regional Transport about the phasing-out of guards on London Regional Transport Underground services.
§ Mrs. ChalkerMy right hon. Friend and I meet the chairman of London Regional Transport regularly to discuss a number of issues, including LRT's proposals for improvements in efficiency.
§ 24. Mr. Evennettasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he is satisfied with the current performance of London Regional Transport against the objectives he set.
§ Mrs. ChalkerLondon Regional Transport has made good progress towards the objectives which my right hon. Friend set it last July. It expects to exceed the target reduction of 2½ per cent. in unit costs this year. Separate subsidiary companies have been established for LRT's bus, underground and bus engineering activities, and the first batch of bus routes have been put out to tender. New60W liaison arrangements with British Rail have been established and a new unit to improve facilities for disabled people has been set up.