§ Ms JowellTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many station staff were employed by British Rail on stations in London in 1980, 1985, 1989, 1991 and 1993.
§ Mr. NorrisThe information requested is as follows (figures as at 31 March):
Number 1980 4,950 1985 4,490 1989 3,740 1991 3,510 1993 3,170 These figures provided by BR are estimates. They take into account staff movements and assignments within grades—that is, some staff are not permanently based at stations or serve more than one station.