 People's
Question TimeYour chance to question the Mayor and the London Assembly
Tuesday 2 March 2004 at 7pm, The Mermaid Theatre, Puddle Dock, Blackfriars,
London EC4V 3DB
Read the report of this People's
Question Time meeting.
What is people's question time?
People's Question Time happens twice a year
and gives Londoners the chance to ask Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London,
and the London Assembly about their plans, priorities and policies for
London.
How will the event be organised?
Over two hours, Londoners will have the chance to quiz both the Mayor
and the Assembly about
what they are doing for London and for Londoners.
How will questions be selected?
The event will be hosted by an Assembly member. Areas of concern and
questions submitted in advance will be addressed, along with questions
taken on the evening. We cannot guarantee that all questions submitted
in advance will be answered, but we will use them to set the agenda, and
ensure that debate is focused on the issues that count. If you would like
to let us know your key concern or question in advance, please email us
at: peoplesquestions@london.gov.uk
What roles do the Mayor and Assembly play?
The Mayor sets the city's agenda for transport, economic development,
planning, culture and sport, spatial development, and a range of environmental
issues. These strategies will set out priorities for organisations from
boroughs to bus companies. The Mayor also runs the Greater London Authority's
administration; sets budgets for Transport for London, the police and
fire services and London Development Agency, and chairs Transport for
London.
The London Assembly has an important role examining the Mayor's decisions
and strategies to
assess whether they can meet the needs of London. The Members are currently
holding enquiries into issues such as HIV and Aids in the capital and
the bid for the Olympics. The Assembly is also about to produce reports
on the effects of the Congestion Charging scheme and whether Londoners
will benefit from fluoride in drinking water. The Assembly approves the
Mayor's budget and appoints most of the staff in the core Greater London
Authority. Many of the Assembly's 25 Members serve on the Police and Fire
Authorities.
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