• Reference: 2018/1181
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 17 May 2018

How many deaths from fire in London have there been this calendar year so far; and how many were there in the similar period last year?

• Reference: 2018/1180
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 17 May 2018

Low pay and poor working conditions are common in the cultural industry. How will the Mayor ensure that the organisations he works with through his Culture Strategy comply with the aspirations set out in the Good Work Standard, for example by paying the London Living Wage?

• Reference: 2018/1179
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 17 May 2018

Following the Government's recent reiteration that they do not intend to remain in the Customs Union, how are you keeping pressure on the Government to persuade them that remaining in the Customs Union will be beneficial for London's economy?

• Reference: 2018/1178
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 17 May 2018

Do you welcome the Tate's new scheme to reduce the price of exhibition tickets for young people aged between 16 and 25, and what discussions is your Deputy Mayor for Culture having with other London institutions to facilitate visits from young adults?

• Reference: 2018/1177
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 17 May 2018

The Government's approach to apprenticeships does not appear to be working in London as many businesses are not making full use of the Apprenticeship Levy or are using the funding for apprenticeships in sectors that offer little progression and low-pay. What action needs to be taken to improve apprenticeships policy to ensure London has the skills that it requires?

• Reference: 2018/1176
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 17 May 2018

There are often negative news stories, related to workers' rights, about employers that use zero-hour contracts. How will you encourage employers of zero-hour contracts to sign up to your Good Work Standard?

• Reference: 2018/1175
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 17 May 2018

The number of zero-hour contracts in London has increased from 118,000 at the end of 2016 to 121,000 by the end of 2017, despite the declining overall figure for the UK. What do you think is driving this increase?

• Reference: 2018/1174
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 17 May 2018

What progress has been made addressing the barriers to ESOL training since your report 'Mapping ESOL Provision in Greater London'?

• Reference: 2018/1173
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 17 May 2018

This April business rates increased and according to the Federation of Small Businesses, many small businesses in London will have seen their business rates increase upwards of 20 per cent. What support are you providing to small businesses to help them to stay in London?

• Reference: 2018/1172
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 17 May 2018

Workers in legal aid and advice organisations are at breaking point according to a survey undertaken by their union at over 30 Advice Centres, Law Centres and Citizens Advice Bureaux, which found that over three quarters (77 per cent) of staff reported an increase in their workload because of increased demand and cuts in staff. 35 per cent of organisations' volunteers are increasingly required to undertake work previously performed by paid staff. What do you think needs to be done to help London's advice services?