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Brexit and the police

  • Reference: 2018/3020
  • Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
  • Meeting date: 22 November 2018
In September, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick said the police were now "taking up the slack of other public services that are struggling to deliver." Are you concerned that the pressure put on healthcare services by a potential no-deal Brexit could put further pressure on the police, in areas such as mental health? How will you mitigate this?

People's Vote

  • Reference: 2018/3019
  • Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
  • Meeting date: 22 November 2018
I very much welcome your support for a People's Vote and attendance at the People's Vote march. What concrete action will you now be taking as Mayor to persuade the Government of the importance of ensuring that the public has the final say on the final Brexit deal?

Brexit contingency planning

  • Reference: 2018/3018
  • Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
  • Meeting date: 22 November 2018
What conversations are you having with LLDC and OPDC about the prospect of a no-deal Brexit? Are they drawing up their own contingency plans? If so, how are you supporting this work?

Brexit and the construction industry (2)

  • Reference: 2018/3017
  • Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
  • Meeting date: 22 November 2018
The Mineral Products Association have said that a 'No deal' Brexit would further threaten construction investment, with the supply chain likely to become early victims of the economic fallout. What conversations are you having with/support are you giving to the construction supply chain about this, given that they are the lifeblood of London's construction and major infrastructure projects?

Brexit and the construction industry (1)

  • Reference: 2018/3016
  • Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
  • Meeting date: 22 November 2018
The Construction Products Association has said that the continued uncertainty over a 'No Deal' Brexit has already had a big impact on construction new orders including in the construction of residential properties in London. Are you confident you will still be able to meet your house building targets if we leave the EU without a deal?

The impact of a no-deal Brexit on science and technology

  • Reference: 2018/3015
  • Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
  • Meeting date: 22 November 2018
97% of people from the Francis Crick Institute say that science and bioscience are in danger because of Brexit. If we leave the EU without a deal, how will you ensure London remains a leader in science and technology?

No-deal Brexit and small businesses

  • Reference: 2018/3014
  • Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
  • Meeting date: 22 November 2018
I welcome your Brexit Business Resource Hub but in the event of no-deal, would you consider setting up a tailored programme of support specifically for small businesses in London who will be disproportionately hit by the burdens of new administration and reporting duties?

Knife crime

  • Reference: 2018/3013
  • Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
  • Meeting date: 22 November 2018
In the wake of the recent fatal stabbings, Metropolitan Police Commander Stuart Cundy announced, "We have hundreds of additional duty officers on the streets of every single borough". Please provide a breakdown of how many additional officers have been deployed in each borough.

Recruiting a diverse police force (2)

  • Reference: 2018/3012
  • Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
  • Meeting date: 22 November 2018
In light of the announcement that the London residency requirement for police recruitment will be temporarily lifted, are you still confident you will be able to recruit a police force which is truly reflective of, and understands London's diversity?

Recruiting a diverse police force (1)

  • Reference: 2018/3011
  • Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
  • Meeting date: 22 November 2018
The Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police has announced that the London residency requirement for police recruitment will be lifted for six months. Were you involved in the discussions which led to this decision and if so, what were your opinions, given its value in increasing diversity and helping to create a police force which is more reflective of the city it serves?
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