• Reference: 2021/3637
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 09 September 2021

In response to question 2020/3789 it was stated: "Prior to the recent pandemic, TfL had decided to reassess this particular corridor to ensure that any scheme delivered would complement the existing and proposed cycle network in the area." Please share the assessment that is referred to.

• Reference: 2021/3636
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 09 September 2021

TfL’s website currently states: “We've changed the hours you can travel to reduce crowding on our services and help social distancing.” With social distancing rules now relaxed do these arguments still apply and justify the restriction on travel facing people over 60 years of age?

• Reference: 2021/3635
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 09 September 2021

To maximise ventilation and public safety, what steps have been taken to ensure platform facing doors automatically open at every stop for London Overground trains, DLR trains and trams?

• Reference: 2021/3634
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 09 September 2021

TfL’s website currently states: “We've changed the hours you can travel with your Older Person's Freedom Pass to reduce crowding on our services and help social distancing.” With social distancing rules now relaxed do these arguments still apply? What steps are being taken to ensure that the long standing practice of people being able to use their Freedom Pass for vital trips, including hospital appointments, is finally restored?

• Reference: 2021/3633
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 09 September 2021

The Secretary of State for Transport in his last Transport for London settlement letter, dated 1 June 2021 stated: “As agreed in the previous Extraordinary Funding and Financing Agreement, if the Mayor and TfL wish Londoners to continue to benefit from travel concessions and/or other benefits above those typically available elsewhere in England (such as free travel for all Londoners aged under 18 and 60-65, excluding statutory entitlements including under the Education Act 1996) then TfL/the Mayor recognise that the costs of these additional benefits will not be met by HMG funding; and commit to meeting the costs of these...

• Reference: 2021/3632
• Question by: Hina Bokhari OBE
• Meeting date: 09 September 2021

Littering is an ever-present and increasing issue in many parts of London, particularly during the summer months when people spend more time outside and in public spaces. Littering does not only affect the aesthetics of our beautiful city, but also impacts on the creatures and wildlife that live here. A hard-hitting and London-wide publicity campaign on the impacts of littering could have a real impact on littering levels. What consideration have you given to co-ordinating a London-wide anti-littering campaign?

• Reference: 2021/3631
• Question by: Hina Bokhari OBE
• Meeting date: 09 September 2021

Are you taking actions to support the Refugee Council's 'Lift the Ban' campaign?

• Reference: 2021/3630
• Question by: Hina Bokhari OBE
• Meeting date: 09 September 2021

London First has also recently recommended the creation of a London Careers Service to provide tailored support, guidance, and training courses to those looking for work and a London Adult Retraining Scheme to support employees displaced from their jobs during the pandemic. Do you support these recommendations, and if so, how will you be using your Adult Education Budget and other levers to ensure they are delivered?

• Reference: 2021/3629
• Question by: Hina Bokhari OBE
• Meeting date: 09 September 2021

London has one of the UK’s highest unemployment rates and is suffering from a skills shortage. Will you consider the creation of a London Apprenticeship Fund to help restart apprenticeship growth, as has been recommended by London First?

• Reference: 2021/3628
• Question by: Hina Bokhari OBE
• Meeting date: 09 September 2021

Under-25s in London suffered 60% of Covid job losses. Work placements are one of the best ways to get young people into employment, helping them gain practical experience, improve their CVs, and connect them with potential employers. How many work placements did young Londoners attend in the last 12 months, and how are you working with businesses to increase this number and provide people with the opportunities, resources, and confidence to take this first step into the world of work?