HC Deb 05 July 1993 vol 228 c6W
Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what were the average hours worked per week by British Railways Board train drivers during the latest period for which figures are available.

Mr. Freeman

During the week ending 26 June 1993, BRB train drivers, excluding those absent through sickness or other reason for all or part of the week, worked an average of 47.8 hours.

Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what were the average hours worked per week by British Railways Board signalmen during the latest period for which figures are available.

Mr. Freeman

During the week ending 26 June 1993, BRB staff operating signals, excluding those absent through sickness or other reason for all or part of the week, worked an average of 50.8 hours.