• Reference: 2020/2095
• Question by: Jennette Arnold OBE
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

What assessment have you made of the ability for London’s Further Education estates to maintain social distancing? Could the Skills for Londoners Capital Fund be used to increase space for social distancing?

• Reference: 2020/2094
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

The Covid-19 crisis is having a severe impact on the mental health of many people. As it stands, it is very difficult for people to access mental health care, with incredibly long waiting lists and short courses of treatment with little follow up. In addition, as we go through this unprecedented crisis, some people are experiencing severe trauma, for which the standard therapies which are offered (for example Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) can be inappropriate treatment. What can be done in London to support those experiencing mental health problems as a result of this pandemic, including frontline workers, considering we are...

• Reference: 2020/2093
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

We know that Covid-19 has a disproportionate impact on BAME people. I know you, and other leaders across London have called for an independent inquiry into this, which I fully support. Do you agree that now more than ever, we need a new approach to public health and decent houses for all Londoners, to help tackle this inequality?

• Reference: 2020/2092
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

As Londoners begin to return to work, and as middle door boarding on buses has now ended, can you provide assurances that bus drivers will be safe whilst at work?

• Reference: 2020/2091
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

I am pleased to see that Londoners are being encouraged to travel by walking or cycling. However, for people in outer London who need to get into the centre, walking and cycling is not always an option. I have seen news reports of key workers in Brent piling onto packed buses in order to get to work, often disregarding social distancing. Has provision been made for extra bus services in particularly oversubscribed areas in outer London where bus travel is often the best option?

• Reference: 2020/2090
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

A constituent has contacted me regarding access to parks and green spaces for those shielding. They are concerned that those who need to shield could suffer from physical and mental health issues. They ask whether the Mayor has provided any advice to local councils or other bodies in charge of green spaces, on whether it is feasible to introduce hours in parks restricted only to those who are shielding. Has this been considered?

• Reference: 2020/2089
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

Can I have confirmation that the Disabled Freedom Pass is not affected?

• Reference: 2020/2088
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

There is no reference to any timeframe about how long the suspension of free under 18 travel is? When will the suspension end and who will determine this? Grant Shapps MP’s written statement refers to special arrangements for free travel to schools. Can I have details please as to how this will work?

• Reference: 2020/2087
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

Won’t suspension of peak time concessions disproportionally impact old Londoners? How does suspension of the facility make sense when older people need access to public transport for essential journeys as aptly described in the letter sent to you and Grant Shapps MP co-signed by Age UK and other accessibility groups? I understand the suspension is for 4 - 6 weeks. Are you able to specify when exactly the suspension will be lifted and who will determine this? What is guarantee that attack on Over 60’s Freedom Pass is not thin end of the wedge?

• Reference: 2020/2086
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

How confident you are that the suspension of concessionary travel facilities is ‘temporary’?