• Reference: 2017/1807
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 22 March 2017

The Federation of Small Businesses has said that three quarter of small firms in London are saying their biggest problem is business rates and that London is in serious danger of losing its vital micro and small businesses. What are you doing to lobby Government on their behalf, especially over the forthcoming increase in business rates in the capital?

• Reference: 2017/1806
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 22 March 2017

When do you expect to make an appointment; and what will his/her priorities be?

• Reference: 2017/1805
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 22 March 2017

On 6 March, you approved Chelsea Football Club's plans for a new £500 million stadium. How much has been the cost of policing Chelsea home games this season so far; how much has been or will be recovered from the club towards that cost; what was the full cost of policing their home games last year and how much was recovered; and do you agree that if they can afford to spend £500 million on a new stadium, they can afford to reimburse the full costs of policing their games?

• Reference: 2017/1804
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 22 March 2017

In your monthly report, you have said that while you welcome moves by the Chancellor to reduce the impact of business rates increases and overhaul the business rates system, you do not believe that the Chancellor's proposals go far enough and that many London companies could be forced out of business as a result of the new charges. How many businesses do you consider are at threat and what do you consider the impact will be on London's economy and jobs?

• Reference: 2017/1803
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 22 March 2017

In the budget the Chancellor confirmed that an agreement has been reached with you, to devolve a number of healthcare powers in London; which powers are to be so devolved, and when?

• Reference: 2017/1802
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 22 March 2017

On 23 February, your Night Czar, Amy Lamé, gave a speech to night time industry leaders, councillors, police and the culture sector at an event organised by the Night Time Industries Association and the Creative Industries Federation. In so boosting London's night time culture, do you agree that there is a balance to be struck between the interests of night time economy businesses and customers and those of residents who may be inconvenienced or worse as the result of anti social behaviour and other crimes that are linked to the night time economy; and if so, where is that balance...

• Reference: 2017/1801
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 22 March 2017

Your £4.2m boost for vulnerable rough sleepers is very welcome; but do you think the benefits of this could be undermined by Westminster City Council's decision to cut the Council budget for rough sleeping and supported housing by over £800,000 just weeks after the Council's own figures showed the number of those out on the streets had more than doubled , and having already lost 30 bed spaces in 2015 with the closure of the Bayswater hostel?

• Reference: 2017/1800
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 22 March 2017

On how many occasions were a) Euston and b) Kings Cross underground stations' entrance barriers reduced to limit overcrowding in the last 3 months?

• Reference: 2017/1799
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 22 March 2017

On how many occasions were a) Euston and b) Kings Cross underground stations closed fully or partially due to overcrowding in the last 3 months?

• Reference: 2017/1798
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 22 March 2017

Will you give an update on the improvement to pedestrian crossing and cycling facilities at Stirling Corner?