• Reference: 2021/2485
• Question by: Elly Baker
• Meeting date: 24 June 2021

The 1 June 2021 TfL Funding Settlement Letter says “DfT will lead a joint programme with TfL on the implementation of Driverless Trains on the London Underground”, but in July 2020 you said, “There are no Tube lines that would be able to operate without drivers without any signalling upgrades, new infrastructure or new trains. The London Underground system is an extremely complex environment, particularly the deep Tube lines. For reasons of safety, they are not suitable for driverless trains and there are no plans for their introduction, as I have previously set out.” Have the discussions with Government allayed...

• Reference: 2021/2484
• Question by: Elly Baker
• Meeting date: 24 June 2021

At the 9 September 2020 Homes for Londoners Board, Andy Byford (TfL Commissioner) said that a safe stop on construction during the lockdown and delays to planning processes in some areas meant that TfL would no longer be able to meet its target of starting on sites that would deliver 10,000 homes by March 2021. How quickly TfL may be able to take forward this commitment would be dependent on securing a sustainable funding package from Government. The 1 June 2021 TfL Funding Settlement Letter says the plan for housing delivery should “include a clear milestone for housing to be...

• Reference: 2021/2483
• Question by: Elly Baker
• Meeting date: 24 June 2021

When will you be setting out your position to the recommendations of the independent review, that was published in December 2020?

• Reference: 2021/2482
• Question by: Elly Baker
• Meeting date: 24 June 2021

The 1 June 2021 TfL Funding Settlement Letter says TfL will look at providing, “quantification of anticipated carbon reductions from future capital spend”. Are you able to outline the current process TfL follows to reduce the carbon impact on their capital spending?

• Reference: 2021/2481
• Question by: Elly Baker
• Meeting date: 24 June 2021

The 1 June 2021 TfL Funding Settlement Letter says, “Preparation of a revised medium-term capital investment programme as appropriate to TfL’s financially constrained position and future demand scenarios post-Covid 19”. What feedback, if any, have you had from TfL’s 30 September 2020 Spending Review Prospectus?

• Reference: 2021/2480
• Question by: Elly Baker
• Meeting date: 24 June 2021

The 1 June 2021 TfL Funding Settlement Letter says you will set up a “joint review of demand to inform future service level requirements and potential changes from 2022/23 onwards”. TfL have already done a lot of work on passenger demand in the post-pandemic period. Can you update me on the latest thinking from TfL on future passenger demand and the required service levels?

• Reference: 2021/2479
• Question by: Elly Baker
• Meeting date: 24 June 2021

The Independent Review recommends “A government guarantee on these [pension] liabilities would reduce TfL’s contributions to the scheme and save the public sector money, noting that this might require legislation”. What discussions, if any, have you had with the Government on them guaranteeing these liabilities?

• Reference: 2021/2478
• Question by: Elly Baker
• Meeting date: 24 June 2021

The 1 June 2021 TfL Funding Settlement Letter says, “As recommended in the Mayor’s Independent Review, TfL will carry out a review of their pension scheme and reform options with the explicit aim of moving TfL’s Pension Fund into a financially sustainable position”. The Independent Review recommends “that a commission be established to undertake this review”. What plans, if any, do you have to set up an independent Commission to undertake this work?

• Reference: 2021/2477
• Question by: Elly Baker
• Meeting date: 24 June 2021

The 1 June 2021 TfL Funding Settlement Letter says, “Development of an implementation plan for accelerating TfL’s existing modernisation programme which would see the full £730m of recurring savings delivered by April 2023 as part of a declining cost base”. Please provide details of the current modernisation programme.

• Reference: 2021/2476
• Question by: Elly Baker
• Meeting date: 24 June 2021

The 1 June 2021 TfL Funding Settlement Letter says, “HMG also remains supportive of TfL growing its commercial development income, particularly where legislative changes may be needed”. Are you able to provide details on how TfL will grow its commercial income and the legislative changes that may result?