HC Deb 09 May 1986 vol 97 cc282-3W
Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what meetings have taken place between the London Regional Passengers Committee and London Buses and London Regional Transport to discuss the issue of one-person operated buses.

Mr. David Mitchell

The LRPC, London Buses and LRT are entirely free to meet each other whenever they wish. I would not expect to be informed of such meetings.

Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Secretary of State for Transport how many representations have been received by the London Regional Passengers Committee for and against the conversion of bus routes in London to one-person operated buses.

Mr. David Mitchell

This is entirely a matter for the LRPC.

Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Secretary of State for Transport how many representations he has received for and against the use of one-person operation in London by bus services secured by London Regional Transport.

Mr. David Mitchell

My right hon. Friend receives representations from time to time. The use of one-person operated buses in London is, however, an operational matter for London Regional Transport and its subsidiary London Buses Limited.

Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he has received any communication from the London Regional Passengers Committee on the conversion of bus routes in London to one-person operated buses; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. David Mitchell

I have received a letter from the chairman of the London Regional Passengers Committee on this topic.