• Reference: 2017/4628
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 16 November 2017

Does the shortage of helicopters pose a major risk to public safety during incidents in London? If so what is being done to increase annual spend to renew the fleet?

• Reference: 2017/4627
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 16 November 2017

Do you see any future for 26 square metres studio flats such as promoted by 'Bijou Studio'?

• Reference: 2017/4626
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 16 November 2017

Sir Mark Boleat has also called for a major review of policies on the greenbelt to enable building on 'low grade' greenbelt easier with affording other more valuable open space greater protection? Is there any merit in doing this?

• Reference: 2017/4625
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 16 November 2017

Sir Mark Boleat (Chair of The Housing and Finance Institute) has recently called for a complete overhaul, of what he calls, deeply flawed planning system which gives far too much attention to 'articulate groups who make a lot of noise'. He's asking to hugely reduce influence of residents and calling for Australian style streamlined planning panels. Do you agree with any of his proposals and would these influence your London Plan?

• Reference: 2017/4624
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 16 November 2017

It is reported that the PM has criticised the Mayor for starting only 371 affordable homes and failing to act fast enough to increase house building in London. Is the report correct and if so what is your response?

• Reference: 2017/4623
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 16 November 2017

How do you see Communities Secretary Sajid Javid's recent comments that government should borrow to 'invest for the future' to tackle housing crisis and deal in particular with acute shortage of affordable housing?

• Reference: 2017/4622
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 16 November 2017

I have been contacted by a resident who has asked me to ask you if you will 'commit to an audacious, almost impossible goal - namely commit London to becoming a "zero pollutant smart city" by 2025 and then kick start the process by creating a visionary collaboration between London's public and private sectors?'

• Reference: 2017/4621
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 16 November 2017

Thank you for your reply to question 2017/4073 concerning the introduction of a double decker vehicle on routes H18/H19 to accommodate 'increased demand in school journeys during the AM and PM peak'. However, any notion that this vehicle operates during the stated hours has been strongly challenged by local Councillors and residents. I too have personally seen double decker bus operating at night and have been passed on a video of practically empty double decker operating at night well after peak time. The answer was misleading and inaccurate. Can you please check this and come up with a solution to...

• Reference: 2017/4618
• Question by: Onkar Sahota
• Meeting date: 16 November 2017

Is there any work being done to monitor if there are gender disparities in those undertaking the unpaid, voluntary work that is required for social prescribing to be effective?

• Reference: 2017/4617
• Question by: Onkar Sahota
• Meeting date: 16 November 2017

Social prescribing schemes are described as involving a variety of activities which are typically provided by voluntary and community sector organisations. Examples include volunteering, arts activities, group learning, gardening, befriending, cookery, healthy eating advice and a range of sports. What is being done to monitor the level of social prescribing and community referral occurring in London?