• Reference: 2020/2258
• Question by: Leonie Cooper
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

Do you agree that the continuous residency requirement of the EU Settlement for those with pre-settled status, awaiting settled status, should be modified to ensure that no Londoner is denied settled status as a result of quarantining or being stranded abroad due to the coronavirus?

• Reference: 2020/2257
• Question by: Leonie Cooper
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

Across the UK applications to the EU Settlement Scheme fell significantly in May ( https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/eu-settlement-scheme-statistic…). At the time of submitting this question, regional data covering this period is not yet available. However, it is almost certain that applications in London will have mirrored those across the UK and will have fallen. Do you share my concerns that the coronavirus appears to have led to a decrease in applications to the EU Settlement Scheme in London?

• Reference: 2020/2256
• Question by: Leonie Cooper
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

How is the London Transition Board coordinating the safe re-opening of further retail and hospitality outlets in London?

• Reference: 2020/2255
• Question by: Leonie Cooper
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

How are you supporting the voluntary sector to deal with the economic impact of the coronavirus?

• Reference: 2020/2254
• Question by: Leonie Cooper
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

The crisis has accelerated and intensified the shift towards a digital economy. How will you be working with your Deputy Mayor for Business and your Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills to ensure that all Londoners are able to thrive in a more digital economy?

• Reference: 2020/2253
• Question by: Leonie Cooper
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

The economic impact from COVID-19 will hit some sectors harder than others with construction and manufacturing hit particularly hard at the start of the virus and hospitality and cultural and creative industries likely to be hit particularly hard in the coming months. How can we offer specialised support to different sectors?

• Reference: 2020/2252
• Question by: Leonie Cooper
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

How are you encouraging businesses to take advantage of historically low interest rates which could provide a boost to businesses?

• Reference: 2020/2251
• Question by: Leonie Cooper
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

What are the main risks to London’s economic recovery that have been identified by the Recovery Board?

• Reference: 2020/2249
• Question by: Jennette Arnold OBE
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

What action is the Mayor taking to understand the effect of school closures on different groups of children and young people, and how will he support those children and young people who have been most affected?

• Reference: 2020/2248
• Question by: Jennette Arnold OBE
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

Key workers aged 60+ will shortly lose the transport concession. Are you aware of the impact this could have on key workers such as Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Classroom Assistants and others? What are you doing to support these key workers against the financial impact of the changes to the 60+ Freedom Pass?