• Reference: 2019/19648
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 October 2019

It was reported in the Sunday Times on the 7 th April 2019 that Canary Wharf was threatening to sue TfL over what it regarded as a poor Jubilee line tube service, Please publish the response that the Commissioner of TfL sent to Canary Wharf.

• Reference: 2019/19647
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 October 2019

What assurances can you provide that the Canada Water Masterplan, which TfL officers chose not to challenge could potentially be a contravention of the London Plan (6.3B) which states that “ Where existing transport capacity is insufficient to allow for the travel generated by proposed developments and no firm plans exist for an increase in capacity to cater for this, boroughs should ensure that the development proposals are phased until it is known these requirements can be met, otherwise they may be revoked.”

• Reference: 2019/19646
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 October 2019

TfL acknowledges that Canada Water and Surrey Quays stations are both operating either at capacity, or above comfortable maximum capacity. TfL’s own passenger modelling analysis predicts that planned transport infrastructure improvements in the area such as the opening of the Elizabeth Line and improvements in the Overground service will barely be sufficient to deal with projected background growth in passenger numbers. By 2031, it is predicted that even with these improvements, Canada Water station will experience similar levels of overcrowding to today, with crowding above maximum capacity again. Can you explain why TfL indicated to Southwark Council that the Canada...

• Reference: 2019/19645
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 October 2019

The London Assembly Environment Committee in April 2014 published a report which contained the recommendation: “The operation of the Barrier and expectations for future upgrades should be reviewed in light of the record number of closures required in the winter of 2013/14." Please set out what steps are currently being undertaken to assess the need of a replacement or a new Thames Barrier to prevent flooding in London.

• Reference: 2019/19644
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 October 2019

Will you agree to meet with representatives of the London’s Latin community during Amigo month to discuss matters of concern, especially relating to developments at Seven Sisters?

• Reference: 2019/19643
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 October 2019

Mount Palace, the operators of the climbing wall at the sports centre have made strenuous efforts to engage with the GLA over its future operation but have not had a response. The GLA seems to have no interest in their proposal. Please can you ensure that GLA Land and Property will engage with Mount Palace and give their proposal serious consideration?

• Reference: 2019/19642
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 October 2019

Research suggests clear links between animal cruelty, child abuse and domestic violence. What protocols are there in London for cross-reporting between the police, child and animal protection agencies?

• Reference: 2019/19641
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 October 2019

What steps are being taken to speed up the response of (a) the central digital forensics function and (b) Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (OCSAE)?

• Reference: 2019/19640
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 October 2019

Please state the current average timescales for investigations using (a) the central digital forensics function and (b) Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (OCSAE).

• Reference: 2019/19639
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 October 2019

How is the Met Police working with the British Transport Police to keep missing children safe?