• Reference: 2017/3353
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 10 August 2017

When does the Mayor believe the Arcelor Mittal Orbit will be "established" and sustainably profitable enough to repay all of its debts?

• Reference: 2017/3352
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 10 August 2017

The toolkit for Met police officers in dealing with crime has been boosted by the announcement of an increase in Taser carrying officers. In October 2013, Police and Crime Committee produced a report into the rollout of Tasers which recommended 'a proposed programme of public engagement by the MPS to allow it and MOPAC to hear from those directly affected by the changes, before they are agreed'. Would it be fair to say that this decision has been taken without this recommendation having been fully implemented?

• Reference: 2017/3351
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 10 August 2017

Family and Childcare Trust survey findings suggest holiday childcare costs have risen and at the same time availability has dropped. Costs have risen by 4% since 2016 which is average of £124 for one week of holiday childcare. Costs in London have risen by 10 % to £112 per week in Inner London and £135 per week in Outer London. Further worry related to supply is that In Inner London, 44 % of local authorities reported they have enough childcare for parents working full time, but only 18 per cent of local authorities in Outer London. This is very worrying...

• Reference: 2017/3350
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 10 August 2017

A report 'A Skilful Exit (What Small Firms Want From Brexit)' by the Federation of Small Businesses seeks a transition period for its members whereby the existing immigration arrangements continue after Brexit until a new system is in place. FSB's research shows that "EU workers play an important role in helping to plug chronic skills gaps in key occupations and sectors…. The report strongly demonstrates, the ability to hire people with the right skills, and to do business across UK-EU borders, is fundamental to small firms' survival and growth." How can the Mayor help small businesses / FSB in this...

• Reference: 2017/3349
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 10 August 2017

Are factory built, one/two bedroom, 26 m2 modular units proposed by Legal & General Homes (Leeds) part of solution to tackle housing crisis? The proposed space standard is much lower than the minimum 37m2 required in London Plan for 1 person dwelling units. As per a recent report Britain already has some of the smallest homes in Europe with the average new-build home around 76 m2 compared with 137 m2 in Denmark. Does lowering of the unit size race to the bottom? What is your position on reduction/flexibility of space standards?

• Reference: 2017/3348
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 10 August 2017

Last summer a question on the frequency of the H18/H19 around school times was answered that a survey would be undertaken. Was this survey carried out? If so, what was the outcome?

• Reference: 2017/3347
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 10 August 2017

When will the clocks at Harrow and Wealdstone Station be repaired?

• Reference: 2017/3346
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 10 August 2017

A local Ward Councillor has raised with me a query regarding the refurbishment of a bridge over Carmelite Road to Pinner Park Gardens in Harrow. Can you please assist us in Network Rail providing assistance to take forward the issue to improve the present state of the rail bridge.

• Reference: 2017/3345
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 10 August 2017

Police custody is under the spotlight again and police forces are under pressure to support detainees suffering from mental health crises and prevent deaths. With changes in Policing and Crime Act can you update what is the Met Police doing to improve the situation to support mental health detainees?

• Reference: 2017/3344
• Question by: Onkar Sahota
• Meeting date: 10 August 2017

Given the Mayor's drive to encourage active lifestyles, will the Mayor join with calls from residents in Yiewsley to help secure a new leisure centre for the community, given that the previous facility was demolished in 2010 by the Council, with the promise of its replacement which has yet to happen seven years later?