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Earls Court Exhibition Centre site loans

  • Reference: 2017/2225
  • Question by: Siân Berry
  • Meeting date: 22 June 2017
In which years is the Transport for London (TfL) and Capco partnership due to make repayments for the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) loan in respect of infrastructure for the Earls Court Exhibition Centre site, and what is the amount of these repayments in each of the relevant years?

'Ladies and gentlemen' usage in Transport for London announcements

  • Reference: 2017/2224
  • Question by: Siân Berry
  • Meeting date: 22 June 2017
Thank you for your response to my question 2016/4170. Constituents have noticed that staff and recorded announcements at some London Underground stations, including Tufnell Park, Canary Wharf and Kings Cross, are still using the greeting 'ladies and gentlemen'. When will all recorded announcements be changed, and has training and guidance now been given to all appropriate staff?

Transport for London staff inclusiveness training

  • Reference: 2017/2223
  • Question by: Siân Berry
  • Meeting date: 22 June 2017
Thank you for your response to my question 2016/4170 in which you say, "I have asked for a review of training and procedures to ensure that TfL is always providing a professional, respectful service that is inclusive and sensitive to the needs of all Londoners." Has this review been completed, and what are its recommendations?

DSEI International arms fair

  • Reference: 2017/2222
  • Question by: Siân Berry
  • Meeting date: 22 June 2017
Constituents have contacted me about the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) arms fair at the ExCeL centre planned for September 2017, concerned about how past events have contributed to human rights abuses abroad. Given your positive approach to including human rights as a condition of selling London's water cannon, do you agree that London should not be a marketplace for the trade of weapons that contribute to human rights abuses?

Acid and harmful liquid attacks

  • Reference: 2017/2221
  • Question by: Siân Berry
  • Meeting date: 22 June 2017
I am sure you share my shock and concern regarding the recent incident where acid was thrown in a nightclub in Hackney, injuring ten people. What are you and the Metropolitan Police Service doing to counter the increasing instances of violent attacks using acid and other harmful liquids?

Pegasus database

  • Reference: 2017/2220
  • Question by: Siân Berry
  • Meeting date: 22 June 2017
The Pegasus database is a service for vulnerable people and those with special needs to get more tailored help when calling police and emergency services. It is already used by the City of London Police and other forces across England. Has the Metropolitan Police Service looked at the feasibility of adopting this or a similar service for London?

Law Commission consultation - Espionage Act

  • Reference: 2017/2219
  • Question by: Siân Berry
  • Meeting date: 22 June 2017
The Law Commission carried out a consultation on the Protection of Official Data in February 2017. This document has caused concern that new policies could criminalise people who are whistle-blowers or speaking out about wrongdoing. The Open Rights Group delivered an anti-Espionage Act petition to the Law Commission with over 20,000 signatures. Did the Metropolitan Police Service respond to this consultation, and if so, did they consult with you or MOPAC before submitting their response? If not, did you respond to this consultation?

Identity fraud victims - Young people

  • Reference: 2017/2218
  • Question by: Siân Berry
  • Meeting date: 22 June 2017
The recent Fraudscape report by Cifas ( https://www.cifas.org.uk/secure/contentPORT/uploads/documents/CIFAS%20R… ) has revealed that a growing number of young people are the victims of online and identity fraud. How will you work with the Metropolitan Police Service to address this issue and help to educate young Londoners to avoid these crimes?

Domestic extremism - focus of investigations

  • Reference: 2017/2217
  • Question by: Siân Berry
  • Meeting date: 22 June 2017
Social justice campaigners and environmentalists, including Green Party politicians Caroline Lucas MP and Baroness Jenny Jones, have been monitored by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) as 'domestic extremists'. What processes is MOPAC using to ensure the MPS is not over-stepping its use of snooping powers and is focused on investigating people who are violent and involved in serious crime?

MPS communication policy on releasing images of weapons (2)

  • Reference: 2017/2216
  • Question by: Siân Berry
  • Meeting date: 22 June 2017
My research and your response to my question 2017/2108 indicate that there is no consistent approach across the Metropolitan Police for when it is appropriate to release images of knives or other weapons. Will you prepare guidelines for when it is appropriate for pictures of weapons to be released to the press and on social media by the police?
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