§ Mr. DowdTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many staff are expected to be working for London Transport following the reorganisation announced by the chairman of London Transport on 24 November 1994.
§ Mr. NorrisLondon Transport is currently drawing up detailed plans for implementation of the reorganisation announced by its chairman. The management of London Transport will wish to discuss plans for staff reductions with staff representatives and trades unions. London Transport will not be able to give a reliable estimate of future staff numbers until its plans have been completed.
§ Mr. DowdTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions he has had with London Transport over its staff reorganisation.
§ Mr. NorrisLondon Transport's plans for reorganisation are among a number of matters which my right hon. Friend and I have recently discussed with the chairman of London Transport.
§ Mr. DowdTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made of the likely impact of reorganisation of London Transport of its ability to carry out its statutory duties under the London regional Transport Act 1984 and its wider statutory duty to plan for London's transport needs.
§ Mr. NorrisIt is primarily for the chairman and board of London Transport to ensure that it is organised in a way which enables it to carry out its statutory duties appropriately and effectively. I am satisfied that they have taken full account of their statutory obligations in drawing up their reorganisation plans.
§ Mr. DowdTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many staff worked for London Transport on 24 November 1994.
§ Mr. NorrisLondon Transport employed 20,437 permanent staff—full-time equivalent—on 12 November 1994, the nearest date for which figures are available from its management accounts.