• Reference: 2019/3962
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 25 February 2019

The government has also committed to establishing a "Joint Regulators’ Group" to bring existing health and safety regulatory bodies together "to work with developers and building owners, as well as seeking input from residents and tenants, to develop and test new approaches that may later feature in legislation". Should the London Fire Brigade be involved in such a Group? Please give your reasons.

• Reference: 2019/3961
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 25 February 2019

The government has committed to consult in spring 2019 "on making fire and rescue authorities statutory consultees in the planning process for multi-occupied residential buildings of height 30 metres plus (10 storeys or more)". Would you support such a move? Please give your reasons.

• Reference: 2019/3960
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 25 February 2019

Do you agree with Friends of the Earth that a strategic environmental assessment should have been carried out on the new National Planning Policy Framework? Please give your reasons.

• Reference: 2019/3959
• Question by: Florence Eshalomi MP
• Meeting date: 25 February 2019

How many section 60 stop and searches were carried out in Southwark between 1 August to 30 November 2018?

• Reference: 2019/3958
• Question by: Florence Eshalomi MP
• Meeting date: 25 February 2019

How many section 60 stop and searches were carried out in Lambeth between 1 August to 30 November 2018?

• Reference: 2019/3957
• Question by: Florence Eshalomi MP
• Meeting date: 25 February 2019

The crossing located on Peckham Hill Street next to the library in my constituency has become increasingly dangerous for residents. The raised roadway confuses both motorists and pedestrians because it is unclear whether it is a formal crossing and who has right of way. If one car stops to let pedestrians cross then pedestrians start crossing without knowing whether cars from the other direction will also give way. My constituents have reported a number of near misses. With the opening of Mountview, pedestrian traffic in the area is likely to increase significantly. Will Transport for London commit to installing a...

• Reference: 2019/3956
• Question by: Florence Eshalomi MP
• Meeting date: 25 February 2019

The gender balance of the Metropolitan Police Service’ cadet scheme was 52% female in December 2018 https://www.london.gov.uk/questions/2018/5428. What work is being carried out to investigate why the numbers for police recruitment drops to 33% and how can we encourage and support young women to consider a career in the Metropolitan Police Service after being a cadet?

• Reference: 2019/3955
• Question by: Florence Eshalomi MP
• Meeting date: 25 February 2019

We often hear concerns about the ‘wall of silence’ police officers are met with when investigating certain crimes. Cooperation with the public is the bedrock of neighbourhood policing. It helps to keep communities safe when local officers work to gain intelligence on what is happening with their community. Would you agree that if the Metropolitan Police Service is able to achieve a better gender balance this may improve the quality of policing as women and young girls may feel more confident to report their concerns and experiences to a female officer – whether this is on issues such as girls...

• Reference: 2019/3954
• Question by: Florence Eshalomi MP
• Meeting date: 25 February 2019

In 2008/9, 31% of new recruits to the Metropolitan Police Service were female and in 2017/18, 33% were female ( https://www.met.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/foi-media/metropolitan-police/p… ) . This represents quite slow progress over a ten year period. What plans do the MPS have to improve this recruitment ratio to closer to 50%?

• Reference: 2019/3953
• Question by: Florence Eshalomi MP
• Meeting date: 25 February 2019

What initiatives and mentoring opportunities are in place to ensure women are supported to progress to the highest ranks in the Met?