HC Deb 23 July 1999 vol 335 c717W
Joan Ruddock

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what estimate he has made of the number of people who travelled by bus in London in(a) 1995–96, (b) 1996–97, (c) 1997–98 and (d) 1998–99; and if he will make a statement. [92427]

Ms Glenda Jackson

The estimated numbers of annual passenger journeys on London Transport bus services from 1995–96 onwards are as follows:

Year Million
1995–96 1,198
1996–97 1,234
1997–98 1,277

Joan Ruddock

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what estimate he has made of the number of passenger miles undertaken by London Transport bus services in(a) 1995–96, (b) 1996–97, (c) 1997–98 and (d) 1998–99; and if he will make a statement. [92426]

Ms Glenda Jackson

The estimated numbers of annual passenger miles on London Transport bus services from 1995–96 onwards are as follows:

Year Million
1995–96 2,497
1996–97 2,584
1997–98 2,703
1998–99 2,681