• Reference: 2021/4611
• Question by: Marina Ahmad
• Meeting date: 18 November 2021

The Annual Survey for Hours and Earnings (ASHE) revealed a widening wide gender gap in London with average male pay standing at £50,592, down 0.1 per cent, with women on £33,413, down 2.9 per cent. For full-time workers men averaged £56,811 and women £42,081. What action are you taking to tackle the widening gender pay gap in London and what do you consider are the reasons for this increase?

• Reference: 2021/4610
• Question by: Marina Ahmad
• Meeting date: 18 November 2021

The Annual Survey for Hours and Earnings (ASHE) showed London wages fell slightly faster than the UK national average, dipping only 0.6 per cent to £31,447 in the year to April. This survey also highlighted the disparity in pay across London with the highest pay in London earned by residents of Kensington & Chelsea, who made an average of £73,917 whereas the lowest was in Barking & Dagenham, where pay averaged £29,128. What action are you taking to support Londoners with increasing prices and declining wages?

• Reference: 2021/4609
• Question by: Marina Ahmad
• Meeting date: 18 November 2021

A recent survey by Opodo showed that London ranked the second most popular destination in the world for bookings in 2022. How will you capitalise on this increase in bookings to support London’s economy?

• Reference: 2021/4608
• Question by: Marina Ahmad
• Meeting date: 18 November 2021

When do you expect a date to be announced for the resumption of the night tube on the Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines?

• Reference: 2021/4607
• Question by: Marina Ahmad
• Meeting date: 18 November 2021

What action are you taking to ensure the safety of Londoners who are returning to London’s night-time economy this autumn/winter?

• Reference: 2021/4606
• Question by: Marina Ahmad
• Meeting date: 18 November 2021

What impact will the changes to business rates announced in the Autumn Budget 2021 have on London’s businesses and economy?

• Reference: 2021/4605
• Question by: Marina Ahmad
• Meeting date: 18 November 2021

Does the Chancellor’s Budget do enough to support London’s economy?

• Reference: 2021/4604
• Question by: Marina Ahmad
• Meeting date: 18 November 2021

We need to ensure a fine balance between keeping Londoners safe and supporting London’s economy which provides jobs. What support do London’s businesses require during this winter period as the COVID-19 rates are increasing again to achieve this?

• Reference: 2021/4603
• Question by: Marina Ahmad
• Meeting date: 18 November 2021

What analysis has the Greater London Authority (GLA) undertaken on the economic impact of working from home on a) the Central Activities Zone, b) outer London boroughs, and c) individual boroughs? If none yet, would the GLA consider undertaking this analysis?

• Reference: 2021/4602
• Question by: Marina Ahmad
• Meeting date: 18 November 2021

How will your Let’s Do London programme support the Central Activities Zone during this winter period?