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Oral Update to the Mayor's Report

  • Reference: 2019/11437
  • Question by: Jennette Arnold OBE
  • Meeting date: 16 May 2019
Jennette Arnold OBE AM (Chair): Now we come to Item 3. This is where the Assembly receives the Mayor’s report covering the period from 8 March to 2 May 2019. The Mayor is going to give us a five‑minute oral update ‑ he can take less if he wants to ‑ on matters occurring since the publication of his report. I have already received one request for an update, which has been provided to the Mayor, from Assembly Member Boff. Over to you, Mr Mayor.

Child oral health (4)

  • Reference: 2019/9326
  • Question by: Onkar Sahota
  • Meeting date: 16 May 2019
What, if any, plans do you have to work with colleagues in the Healthy London Partnership and other stakeholders in addressing the use of shisha and betel nut in London, given their harmful consequences for oral health particularly among young people?

Met Police and London Fire Brigade affiliation to Electronics Watch

  • Reference: 2019/9325
  • Question by: Unmesh Desai
  • Meeting date: 16 May 2019
Are the Metropolitan Police and Fire Service to affiliate to Electronics Watch, as recommended by UNISON?

Fighting Racism in Football

  • Reference: 2019/9324
  • Question by: Unmesh Desai
  • Meeting date: 16 May 2019
I welcome that you have signed ‘ The Times’ manifesto to fight racism in football. What role do you think sporting organisations can play in leading community inclusion activities as well as anti-racism and other anti-discrimination activities?

Putney Low Emission Bus Zone

  • Reference: 2019/9323
  • Question by: Leonie Cooper
  • Meeting date: 16 May 2019
The Putney High Street Low Emission Bus Zone was launched by you in March 2017. Can you please set out how many breaches of the EU limits took place in 2017, 2018 and so far in 2019, as my constituents would like a full update.

London Fire Brigade and ultra-high pressure lances and positive pressure ventilation equipment

  • Reference: 2019/9322
  • Question by: Andrew Dismore
  • Meeting date: 16 May 2019
A number of fire brigades, including small county brigades, around the country use ultra-high pressure lances and positive pressure ventilation equipment, but not London Fire Brigade. London Fire Brigade training contracts do not provide a location for PPV training due to the need for carboniferous burning. will you take steps to ensure LFB has the most up to date equipment with necessary training to provide for firefighter safety and reduction in fire and water damage at fires?

Children in care

  • Reference: 2019/9319
  • Question by: Fiona Twycross
  • Meeting date: 16 May 2019
Recent data has uncovered that there has been an increase in the number of children placed in care, that go missing, particularly after an out of area placement. How many of these took place in London in 2018? Will you write to the Government Minister responsible and ask them to increase their efforts to support vulnerable children in care and keep them in London close to their support networks?

Automation in the retail sector

  • Reference: 2019/9318
  • Question by: Fiona Twycross
  • Meeting date: 16 May 2019
The Office for National Statistics found that supermarket checkout assistants have borne the brunt of automation, with 25.3% of jobs disappearing between 2011 and 2017. How can you help those Londoners affected reskill? Particularly women and part-time workers who are most affected.

Universal Credit

  • Reference: 2019/9317
  • Question by: Fiona Twycross
  • Meeting date: 16 May 2019
The Institute for Fiscal Studies recently found that self-employed, low-paid and those on disability benefits are going to be the biggest losers as a result of Universal Credit. How many Londoners are worse off since the introduction of Universal Credit?

Harrow and Wealdstone Station: Footbridge

  • Reference: 2019/9316
  • Question by: Navin Shah
  • Meeting date: 16 May 2019
There is a delay to the refurbishment of footbridge. The prime reason for the delay relates to a dispute between TfL and Network Rail re Puccino's concessions located on the bridge. Can you advise when do you expect resolution of the problem(s) and give us the new completion date?
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