HC Deb 08 February 1994 vol 237 c138W
Mr. Bayley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many British Rail employees deal with the public in the course of their work; and how many of these wear name badges.

Mr. Freeman

British Rail employs approximately 22,000 retail staff. This figure includes all station and terminal staff and directly employed on-board train staff who come into contact with the public. All staff who have face-to-face contact with the public are required to wear name badges.