• Reference: 2022/1653
• Question by: Neil Garratt
• Meeting date: 19 May 2022

Given that pandemic restrictions have ended, the state of TfL finances and the fact that you have told the public that bus routes might have to be removed whilst flyovers and bridges might not be maintained, how did you determine that using taxpayers’ money to pay for expensive radio advertising promoting the use of face masks on buses and the London Underground was the best use of limited funds?

• Reference: 2022/1651
• Question by: Neil Garratt
• Meeting date: 19 May 2022

It was reported that pre-pandemic, about 21 million foreign visitors a year would visit London. How long will it take to get back to this figure through your international tourism campaign?

• Reference: 2022/1650
• Question by: Neil Garratt
• Meeting date: 19 May 2022

It was reported that the capital’s economy lost £7.4bn normally generated by international tourists in 2020. How much of this do you hope to recoup through your international tourism campaign?

• Reference: 2022/1649
• Question by: Neil Garratt
• Meeting date: 19 May 2022

How were the 15 founders of London tech start-ups which you visited Silicon Valley with selected? Please also give a breakdown of any mayoral boards and groups they attend and any funds they have given to or received from you/GLA group.

• Reference: 2022/1648
• Question by: Neil Garratt
• Meeting date: 19 May 2022

What was the carbon footprint of your 5 day trip to the US to promote tourism to London? Please include figures for yourself and any GLA staff who attended.

• Reference: 2022/1647
• Question by: Neil Garratt
• Meeting date: 19 May 2022

What were the achievements of your 5 day trip to the US to promote tourism to London?

• Reference: 2022/1646
• Question by: Neil Garratt
• Meeting date: 19 May 2022

What targets did you set for your 5 day trip to the US to promote tourism to London?

• Reference: 2022/1645
• Question by: Neil Garratt
• Meeting date: 19 May 2022

What was the total cost of your 5 day trip to the US to promote tourism to London? Please provide a breakdown of costs, including for yourself and any GLA staff and specify where the funding came from, i.e. public money or external funding.

• Reference: 2022/1644
• Question by: Neil Garratt
• Meeting date: 19 May 2022

What are you doing to identify and utilise new opportunities for culture sector businesses within in outer London boroughs?

• Reference: 2022/1643
• Question by: Neil Garratt
• Meeting date: 19 May 2022

How many businesses in the culture and creative arts sectors have you visited since you became Mayor? Please provide a breakdown by London borough.