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Written question asked by John Marshall (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 March 1997. It was answered by John Bowis (Conservative) on Friday, 21 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Transport.


Dept of Transport

Question
What assessment he has made of the impact of compulsory competitive tendering on the operation of London Buses. - Includes fact that whole network subject to competitive tender from 1997 around 22% of route mileage is being put out to tender on an annual basis.
Answer

Mr. John Marshall: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made of the impact of compulsory competitive tendering on the operation of London Buses. [21403] Mr. Bowis: London Transport began tendering bus services in 1985. The whole network is now subject to competitive tender and from 1997 around 22 per cent. of route mileage is being put out to tender on an annual basis.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21403; 292 c1002W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Buses Greater London Privatisation London Buses