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policing at West Ham matches 2

  • Reference: 2018/1184
  • Question by: Andrew Dismore
  • Meeting date: 17 May 2018
What was the cost to the taxpayer of the policing of the West Ham vs Burnley match?

Policing at West Ham matches 1

  • Reference: 2018/1183
  • Question by: Andrew Dismore
  • Meeting date: 17 May 2018
Who is paying for the extra stewarding and policing at West Ham home games?

Fire safety post Grenfell

  • Reference: 2018/1182
  • Question by: Andrew Dismore
  • Meeting date: 17 May 2018
In an open letter, a number of leading fire safety experts and building industry bodies have urged the Government to introduce immediate changes to standards without waiting for the Grenfell Fire inquiry to conclude, calling for an immediate change in the law requiring all high-rise and high-risk buildings to be fitted with sprinklers, that only non-combustible cladding and insulation be installed on tower blocks, and for all new buildings to be required to have alternative escape routes: do you support their calls?

Fire deaths

  • 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?

Employment in the culture sector

  • 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?

Customs Union

  • 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?

Tate Collective

  • 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?

Apprenticeships

  • 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?

Zero-hour contracts (2)

  • 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?

Zero-hour contracts (1)

  • 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?
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