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Credit unions

  • Reference: 2018/0299
  • Question by: Fiona Twycross
  • Meeting date: 18 January 2018
In what way will you support credit unions in City Hall?

Sign Language Week

  • Reference: 2018/0297
  • Question by: Navin Shah
  • Meeting date: 18 January 2018
Do you have any plans to promote Sign Language Week on 12th - 18th March 2018 along with recognising the 15th anniversary of BSL recognition?

Cycling in London

  • Reference: 2018/0296
  • Question by: Navin Shah
  • Meeting date: 18 January 2018
A survey report of the British Heart Foundation indicates that one in five people in the UK have not cycled for more than 10 years. What is the comparative situation in London and how does the Mayor plan to encourage more Londoners to get on their bikes?

Links with Developing Countries

  • Reference: 2018/0295
  • Question by: Navin Shah
  • Meeting date: 18 January 2018
Do you have any ambition to expand your vision to incorporate other developing countries/cities for mutual benefits from economic and cultural ties? If so, can you state which cities you would consider?

Economic/Trade & Cultural Ties with Bangladesh

  • Reference: 2018/0294
  • Question by: Navin Shah
  • Meeting date: 18 January 2018
I am told that due to time constraints you were not able to include a visit to Bangladesh during your visit to India and Pakistan. Do you have any plans to establish cultural and economic/trade links with Bangladesh? What would be the timeframe for any such ties? Bangladesh has been under severe and serious pressure from the issues arising from the Rohingya refugees crisis. Is there any way London can support Bangladesh in this matter?

Visit to India and Pakistan - Jallianwala Bagh Apology (6)

  • Reference: 2018/0293
  • Question by: Navin Shah
  • Meeting date: 18 January 2018
I totally support your call upon the UK Government to make a full, formal and unreserved apology for the massacre. This issue is further supported by a petition in the UK promoted recently. What is your strategy to achieve your commitment to create a war memorial to honour the Sikh servicemen and women who fought alongside British troops in the First and Second World Wars and how can the communities assist to achieve this commendable move?

Visit to India and Pakistan - Flexible Visa System for Indians (5)

  • Reference: 2018/0292
  • Question by: Navin Shah
  • Meeting date: 18 January 2018
During your visit to India you've stated that you wish to encourage talented Indian people to study and work in London and as a way of achieving this called for a more flexible visa system. Can you elaborate on this please? And what are your plans to get the visa barriers removed and any target to achieve this?

Visit to India and Pakistan - Delhi's Toxic Air (4)

  • Reference: 2018/0291
  • Question by: Navin Shah
  • Meeting date: 18 January 2018
Quite rightly you've raised your concerns during your visit to India about toxic air in Delhi, a city of some 25 million residents, where the smog this year has forced schools to close, flights to be cancelled and even badly affecting some players on the field during the India v Sri Lanka test match. The pollution is so bad that 'breathing is apparently akin to smoking 50 cigarettes a day'. Braving the smog you made an announcement of a new air quality partnership to help cities like Delhi. Please explain the strategy and time frame to make effective and speedy...

Visit to India and Pakistan - Pakistan Ties (3)

  • Reference: 2018/0290
  • Question by: Navin Shah
  • Meeting date: 18 January 2018
What are your key objectives and business plan for stronger trade/economic and cultural ties with Pakistan? What timeframe have you set up and how will you measure success?

Visit to India and Pakistan - Indian Ties (2)

  • Reference: 2018/0289
  • Question by: Navin Shah
  • Meeting date: 18 January 2018
What are your key objectives and business plan for stronger trade/economic and cultural ties with India? What timeframe have you set up and how will you measure success?
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