§ Lord Berkeleyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What was, for each of the last five years, the annual cost to London Transport Buses of tendering planning and infrastructure work in connection with their bus operating contracts; and
What was, for the last five years, the annual subsidy paid to London Transport Buses for the operation of the London bus network; and
What was, for each of the last five years, the number of staff working for or with London Transport Buses on tendering, planning and infrastructure work in connection with their bus operating contracts.
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Transport (Viscount Goschen)The following figures have been provided by London Transport Buses: