§ Chris GraylingTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what the turnover of London Underground staff has been in each of the past six years. [20113]
§ Mr. JamiesonThis is an operational matter for LUL who have provided the following advice:
Year Percentage turnover 1997 7 1998 6.7 1999 6.4 2000 6.4 2001 7 Notes:
1 Figures are by calendar year.
2 Reliable data are not available pre 1997.
3.Turnover excludes those who retired, left on TUPE grounds, left on voluntary redundancy/severance terms or reached the end of contract.
4.Figures for 2001 are to the end of November and exclude the infrastructure companies.
§ Chris GraylingTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions how frequently London Underground carries out detailed surveys of its track; and if he will make a statement on the most recent survey. [20771]
§ Mr. JamiesonI refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 10 December 2001,Official Report, column 561W.
London Underground acknowledges that its track needs major investment. The age and quality of the track requires intensive maintenance and/or the imposition of speed restrictions to enable services to run safely. With limited resources for investment, London Underground has had to prioritise the level of track renewals to ensure that the overall conditions do not deteriorate further. However, once London Underground's tube modernisation plans are in place, the investment backlog will be tackled and the standard and condition of the track will be improved significantly.
§ Chris GraylingTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will make a statement on the register of assets held by London Underground. [20768]
§ Mr. JamiesonI refer the hon. Member to the answer given to him on 10 December 2001,Official Report, column 560W.