• Reference: 2023/3475
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 14 September 2023

I am pleased that Dial-a-Ride is extending its operating hours as of 21 August 2023, back to pre-pandemic hours. As many users will be older and more vulnerable and therefore less likely to use the internet, how will you ensure that Dial-a-Ride users are made aware of the extended hours?

• Reference: 2023/3474
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 14 September 2023

TfL confirmed it is accelerating plans to improve safety on the bridge and that the first phase of work on the north side of the bridge was completed in November 2021. Please advise what further work is expected and when these works will be implemented?

• Reference: 2023/3473
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 14 September 2023

Given discrepancies shown by TfL over what advertising is and isn’t permitted, will you commit to a review of the organisation’s advertising policy?

• Reference: 2023/3472
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 14 September 2023

Will you commit to banning advertising for vaping products on TfL property?

• Reference: 2023/3471
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 14 September 2023

Given the emerging evidence around the potential negative health impacts of vaping (particularly for children), why do you think it is appropriate to allow TfL to advertise vaping products compared to the policy to ban the advertising of foods high in fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS) on TfL property?

• Reference: 2023/3470
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 14 September 2023

Do you think it is appropriate for vapes to be advertised on TfL property?

• Reference: 2023/3469
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 14 September 2023

When do you expect the UK Government to come to an agreement to allocate funding for the replacement of the Bakerloo line trains?

• Reference: 2023/3468
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 14 September 2023

When did you last discuss with the UK Government funding for replacing Bakerloo line trains?

• Reference: 2023/3467
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 14 September 2023

What discussions have you had with the UK Government on the funding for replacing Bakerloo line trains?

• Reference: 2023/3466
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 14 September 2023

A new report from the Railway Industry Association (RIA) has shown that unless action is taken now on rolling stock orders for the upgrade or replacement of the oldest trains on the railway, thousands of jobs and decades of experience will be at risk of being lost. With train orders often taking years to complete, placing orders now, or at the very least, making the commitment to place orders soon will ensure the factories aren’t closed down. Have you asked the UK Government to commit to replacing the Bakerloo line trains, even if the small print about the funding is...