HL Deb 07 December 1998 vol 595 c71WA
Lord Berkeley

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the cost of London Transport's management of the franchised bus operations. [HL6]

Lord Whitty

In 1997–98 administration costs, which comprise planning and development, procurement and operating services, amounted to some £18 million. Operational support, which includes functions such as revenue protection, and the provision and maintenance of shelters, accounted for a further £14 million.