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London's Economy (2)

  • Reference: 2018/2858
  • Question by: Nicky Gavron
  • Meeting date: 19 October 2018
Your draft London Plan says, "1.4.13 Britain's exit from the European Union will put new pressures on London's economy, and the need to strengthen and diversify London's business base will become ever-more important. Doing so in a way that spreads London's success more equitably will be an important part of delivering Good Growth." How are you planning to strengthen and diversify London's business base?

London's Economy (1)

  • Reference: 2018/2857
  • Question by: Nicky Gavron
  • Meeting date: 19 October 2018
Your draft London Plan says, "1.4.13 Britain's exit from the European Union will put new pressures on London's economy, and the need to strengthen and diversify London's business base will become ever-more important. Doing so in a way that spreads London's success more equitably will be an important part of delivering Good Growth." What pressures on London's economy have you identified and how are you seeking to mitigate them?

European Union legislation obligations of the United Kingdom

  • Reference: 2018/2856
  • Question by: Nicky Gavron
  • Meeting date: 19 October 2018
You have made the following minor amendment to your draft London Plan. You have replaced "0.0.6 In drawing up the new London Plan, the Mayor has also had regard to: All relevant European Union legislation and policy instruments like the European Spatial Development Perspective" with "0.0.6 In drawing up the new London Plan, the Mayor has also had regard to: All relevant European Union obligations of the UK". Can you explain what led you to make this amendment?

London's Diversity

  • Reference: 2018/2855
  • Question by: Nicky Gavron
  • Meeting date: 19 October 2018
Your draft London Plan says, "1.1.2 London is one of the most diverse cities in the world, a place where everyone is welcome. 40 per cent of Londoners were born outside of the UK, and over 300 languages are spoken here. 40 per cent of Londoners are from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and the city is home to a million EU citizens." Do you expect the number of EU citizens in the capital to change due to Brexit and what effect would any change have on your draft London plan policies?

Fire Safety

  • Reference: 2018/2854
  • Question by: Florence Eshalomi MP
  • Meeting date: 19 October 2018
What is the current guidance on the London Fire Brigade's Stay Put Policy?

Fire Safety Assessments (2)

  • Reference: 2018/2853
  • Question by: Florence Eshalomi MP
  • Meeting date: 19 October 2018
How many fire safety assessments have been carried out by London Fire Brigade across Southwark following the fire at Grenfell Tower?

Fire Safety Assessments (1)

  • Reference: 2018/2852
  • Question by: Florence Eshalomi MP
  • Meeting date: 19 October 2018
How many fire safety assessments have been carried out by London Fire Brigade across Lambeth following the fire at Grenfell Tower?

Brexit impact on TfL: Property

  • Reference: 2018/2851
  • Question by: Florence Eshalomi MP
  • Meeting date: 19 October 2018
Do you believe house prices will fall after a no deal Brexit and what effect, if any, will it have on Transport for London's income from property development?

Brexit impact on TfL: Advertising

  • Reference: 2018/2850
  • Question by: Florence Eshalomi MP
  • Meeting date: 19 October 2018
Transport for London believes that Brexit will not affect advertising income. Do you agree with them?

Brexit impact on TfL: Passenger Demand & Income

  • Reference: 2018/2849
  • Question by: Florence Eshalomi MP
  • Meeting date: 19 October 2018
Transport for London points towards economic factors, including the uncertainty of Brexit, to explain the downturn in demand for public transport. If Brexit happens without a deal what effect will that have on demand for public transport and TfL's income?
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