§ Mr. Leadbitterasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list in convenient categories of employment the total work force in British Rail from 1976 and the latest available date.
§ Mr. David MitchellDetails of staff numbers in British Rail can be found in the Department of Transport's publication "Transport Statistics in Great Britain 1975–85" (Table 3.8) a copy of which is deposited in the House of Commons Library.
§ Mr. Leadbitterasked the Secretary of State for Transport what improvements he expects to see in the efficiency and comfort of British Rail services arising from the proposed increase in fares.
§ Mr. David MitchellWe have set the board objectives which call for improved services and efficiency. We are underpinning this with massive investment. We have also asked the board to reflect increasingly, in its fares structure, improvements in the quality of service.