§ Tom BrakeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if London Underground is a member of the COMET international metro benchmarking network; and what are the rules under which information the network collects can be published. [14598]
§ Mr. Jamieson[holding answer 13 November 2001]: I understand that London Underground is a member of the COMET international metro benchmarking network. The rules under which it collects and publishes information are a matter for COMET.
§ Tom BrakeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what was the average rate of staff absenteeism among London Underground(a) drivers and (b) station staff in each year from 1991. [14605]
§ Mr. Jamieson[holding answer 13 November 2001]: London Underground has provided the following information showing the percentage absenteeism rate:
Calendar year Train staff1 Station staff 1991 5.39 10.13 1992 5.09 7.94 1993 6.60 7.23 1994 5.61 6.36 1995 5.41 7.16 1996 5.16 6.15 1997 5.64 6.71 1998 5.22 6.43 1999 5.83 6.39 2000 7.23 7.17 1 Includes guards