HL Deb 21 July 1997 vol 581 c143WA
Lord Berkeley

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What plans they have to reduce London Transport's costs in managing its bus franchises and encouraging better quality bus operations.

Baroness Hayman

The Government is committed to improving bus services in London and has recently set tough new quality of service targets for London Transport Buses. How they manage their operations in order to meet their financial and quality targets is a matter for them.