• Reference: 2017/4564
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 16 November 2017

The Ambulance Service is able to lobby a statutory charge for attending RTA and the NHS for treatment of casualties, from the insurance companies of the vehicles responsible for the accident. The Fire Service is not. Do you agree that the Fire Service also ought to be able to levy a charge to cover their costs of attendance at RTAs from the insurers in the same way; and if so will you lobby for a change in the law?

• Reference: 2017/4563
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 16 November 2017

There have been press reports that a privately-owned tower block is being kept under round-the-clock guard by firefighters with a fire engine after it was found to be covered in dangerous combustible cladding. Is this correct and if so have similar fire cover been offered to publically or housing association owned blocks at risk; and if not why not?

• Reference: 2017/4562
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 16 November 2017

The junction of Edgware Road A5, Kingsbury Road and Rookery Way, Colindale is a major intersection for two very busy roads and consequently is busy both day and night. However, it does not have an all red phase to accommodate the many pedestrians who also use this junction to reach local bus stops and schools. There have been accidents involving pedestrians, some of whom have required the air ambulance service. Primary school children groups try to cross the road with adults having to stand in the middle of the road to stop the traffic to allow the children to cross...

• Reference: 2017/4561
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 16 November 2017

What can be done to tackle the problem of too many cars in one area having a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN)? Parts of Burnt Oak have effectively become legal dumping grounds for cars with SORNs that are not used for years, making parking unavailable to local residents who need it.

• Reference: 2017/4560
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 16 November 2017

A constituent has complained to me that on a recent visit to unfamiliar parts of Outer London, he found that TfL no longer provide the four sector bus maps on their website. TfL told him that the maps had been axed to save money. Is this correct and if so how much does it cost to provide online sector maps, and will you restore them?

• Reference: 2017/4559
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 16 November 2017

It is alleged that London Palestine Action is preparing to do illegal 'guerrilla' advertising on TfL sites, after TfL correctly banned their adverts protesting against the Balfour Declaration. If so, this will not be the first time that pro-Palestinian activists have fly-posted on TfL sites. When will action be taken to stop this and track down those responsible?

• Reference: 2017/4558
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 16 November 2017

The Lindfield and Langland Neighbourhood Association have raised with me their deep frustration and disappointment at the level of bus service in the Finchley Road since the changes last April. The service is a shadow of what it was before these changes. Their key issues are as follows:  Overall there are fewer buses going up and down Finchley Road  Buses are so crowded, especially on rainy days and in the rush hours, that it is difficult to get on a bus, resulting waiting a long time before being able to get on a bus  Buses come in...

• Reference: 2017/4557
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 16 November 2017

For at least 10 years there was no problem with tube noise in Belsize Road NW6 (next to Swiss Cottage tube station) until recently it has suddenly gone up with every 30seconds loud rumbling and vibrations. Friday and Saturday bring 24-hour disturbance with the night tube. There have been constant track works/repairs this year, and it seems something has drastically been changed of late, affecting the soundproofing. There are 2 ventilation shafts either side of Belsize Road. TfL will not intervene: will you see what can be done to help the residents affected?

• Reference: 2017/4556
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 16 November 2017

Further to Question No: 2017/4041 Further to Question No: 2017/3697 As there is inadequate seating for the many elderly or disabled passengers, what access requirements were assessed in awarding the contract for the 13 bus route? Your response being: 'Officers are drafting a response which will be sent shortly' Will you now provide a substantive reply? your response being Please see my response to MQ 2017/3697 which was also Officers are drafting a response which will be sent shortly. Instead of giving a circular non-answer to a question that has been outstanding for several months, will you now give a...

• Reference: 2017/4555
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 16 November 2017

Despite promises of improvement the new route 13 (replacing the old route 82) continues to generate many complaints about poor reliability and frequency as well as a poor design of the buses. When will this service which operated perfectly adequately as the old route 13 and 82 before TfL messed about with it reach a reasonable standard of service?