• Reference: 2023/4811
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 21 December 2023

Thank you for your answer to my question 2023/4402, in which you confirmed that the ultraviolet (UV) light sanitation equipment was removed from Transport for London (TfL) handrails once it was determined not to be a critical defence against coronavirus. Have you assessed the public health benefits of UV light sanitation in reducing other commonly transmitted diseases and/or bacteria on public transportation, such as Staphylococcus Aureus, E.coli, Klebsiella Pneumoniae or Serratia, before eliminating this cleaning technology?

• Reference: 2023/4810
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 21 December 2023

Thank you for your answer to my question 2023/4402, in which you confirmed my enquiry regarding the existence of studies from Imperial College London as well as an independent assessment regarding ultraviolet (UV) light sanitation equipment. When will you now publish both of these?

• Reference: 2023/4809
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 21 December 2023

Constituents in Ealing have expressed their consternation over the council decision to fell trees in the area, apparently without consultation or even any reasonable attempt to forewarn local residents. Can you explain why there is no representation from Greater London councils on the London Urban Forest Partnership, and do you consider this cause for concern?

• Reference: 2023/4808
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 21 December 2023

Could you provide information about: a) how many people have contacted the Energy Advice London service in the past year, and b) how many individual home upgrade measures, broken down by type, have been installed as a result?

• Reference: 2023/4807
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 21 December 2023

Will each of the Retrofit Delivery Model options currently being developed be made publicly available and, if so, when?

• Reference: 2023/4806
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 21 December 2023

Could you confirm the anticipated publication date of the London Ownership Hub impact report?

• Reference: 2023/4805
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 21 December 2023

In August 2022, the Government introduced a Register of Overseas Entities, following lobbying from yourself and others. What assessment have you made of: a) how well this register is operating, b) what tangible benefits it has brought for Londoners, and c) what you would like to see from the Government to mitigate issues and close loopholes?

• Reference: 2023/4804
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 21 December 2023

In February 2022, you called on Government to: a) raise capital gains tax (CGT) on overseas buyers from 28 per cent to 40 per cent, b) remove CGT relief, and c) increase the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings for overseas companies. How many meetings have you had with Government officials in the last twelve months where you have lobbied for these powers, and on what dates did they take place? Please provide information broken down by a), b) and c).

• Reference: 2023/4803
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 21 December 2023

In May this year, you and the leader of Westminster Council called on the Government to: a) devolve more powers to set higher rates of council tax on empty homes, and b) make it easier for councils to take over empty homes using Empty Dwelling Management Orders. How many meetings have you had with Government officials since May where you have lobbied for these powers, and on what dates did they take place? Please provide information broken down by a) and b).

• Reference: 2023/4802
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 21 December 2023

The 2017 London Finance Commission report, Devolution: A Capital Idea, made 25 recommendations to Government. In your current term, what progress have you made lobbying the Government on each of the recommendations grouped under Tax and Revenues (recommendations 2-7), and Land Value Capture (recommendations 9-10)?