• Reference: 2018/3347
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 22 November 2018

It has been brought to my attention by a local Ward Councillor that on a number of stations on Jubilee line stations in Brent toilet facilities are very poor. On some stations there are signs saying the toilets are closed due to vandalism, but these signs have been there for months. When will Transport for London be bringing the toilets back into use on the Jubilee line?

• Reference: 2018/3346
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 22 November 2018

At a site visit to the station in late October with local residents and Councillors it was pointed out that due to staff shortage local commuters/residents using wheelchair were finding it difficult to access the station. There is no level access between the platform and the train this requires use of a manual ramp. This too is most difficult. Lack of visible and adequate staff is having detrimental impact on the use of this station particularly for disabled, elderly and infirm people. Can the Mayor instruct Transport for London to look into this?

• Reference: 2018/3345
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 22 November 2018

In the aftermath of the Pittsburgh incident, the President of the Board of Jewish Deputies has indicated a surge in race hate crime incidents in America and the UK. The Community Support Trust has said there were 1382 anti-Semitic incidents reported in the UK last year - a rise of 34% over 2016 figures. How are the places of worship supported in London?

• Reference: 2018/3344
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 22 November 2018

In 2017/18 the Met's sanction detection rate for all forms of hate crime was 19% but for disability hate crime it was just 7%. A report released by the Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services just last month found that while improvements had been made 'police and prosecutors were still not considering sufficiently the needs of the victims, particularly with regard to whether they needed reasonable adjustments to give evidence effectively'. How can we ensure disabled people, in particular those with learning difficulties, are supported throughout the criminal justice system?

• Reference: 2018/3343
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 22 November 2018

It is reported that the number of homes being built has halved to the lowest level since 2012. This is put down to the consequences of Brexit. How can the Mayor help developers to boost new builds to meet the housing crisis?

• Reference: 2018/3342
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 22 November 2018

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) have expressed concerns about slower growth in Small Medium Enterprises' (SME) workloads in 3rd quarter of 2018. This is largely due to increasing material prices and 68% of SMEs struggling to hire bricklayers and 59% are struggling to hire carpenters and joiners. Skill shortages are a major concern particularly with worrying post-Brexit immigration proposals. With 13% of construction workers from outside the UK this will have overall impact on construction industry. How are you dealing with this which will not only adversely impact the entire building industry in London but cripple SMEs and Mayors...

• Reference: 2018/3341
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 22 November 2018

What is your view on the recent announcement by the Housing Secretary, who is proposing 'building up' as a means of addressing the housing crisis? The proposals would allow building an extra storey on existing buildings under permitted development rights. An analysis by Knight Frank in 2017 suggested that London had capacity for 40,000 homes by developing modular homes on top of flat roofs across capital. How does this sit with your London Plan and what thoughts of this being done under 'permitted development' regime?

• Reference: 2018/3340
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 22 November 2018

The New London Architecture's Tall Buildings Survey 2018 shows that despite signs of a slowdown in building industry, London has 510 towers in the pipeline and a record number of 115 schemes under construction as compared to 455 and 91 respectively, in 2016. Are you concerned that over 90% (458) of these tall buildings are for residential use delivering 106,000 flats? Do you consider this to be sustainable and is this type and level of development within the spirit of draft London Plan? Is this an acceptable solution to meet London's housing crisis particularly to provide genuinely affordable social as...

• Reference: 2018/3338
• Question by: Onkar Sahota
• Meeting date: 22 November 2018

I recently met with senior sector representatives to discuss the ongoing need for a more cohesive strategy for eye health in London. Sector leaders have called on you to provide leadership in this area. Will you meet with eye health sector leaders to discuss their concerns?

• Reference: 2018/3337
• Question by: Onkar Sahota
• Meeting date: 22 November 2018

Your letter to the Treasury concerning the Budget made no mention of health issues or the need to support public health investment. Can you confirm what representations to Government you have made on this issue, and to which departments?