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Visa-free travel

  • Reference: 2017/0682
  • Question by: Fiona Twycross
  • Meeting date: 20 February 2017
Given the Prime Minister's stance on providing a 'hard Brexit' to the UK, there are concerns that we will not have access to visa-free travel. What would be the implications on London if it did not have access to visa-free travel?

Permitted development rights

  • Reference: 2017/0681
  • Question by: Fiona Twycross
  • Meeting date: 20 February 2017
The Government has stated that there is no requirement to note how much office space is to change to residential use, only that from April 2016 applications for prior approval are required to note how many homes will be permitted. Is there scope for the GLA to analyse how much office space is being transferred to residential use if the Government will not do it?

Devolution

  • Reference: 2017/0680
  • Question by: Fiona Twycross
  • Meeting date: 20 February 2017
Following the London Finance Commission's recommendations to devolve more power to London, how would you intend for any extra powers to be scrutinised?

Good business choice (2)

  • Reference: 2017/0679
  • Question by: Fiona Twycross
  • Meeting date: 20 February 2017
Can you look into the possibility of creating a website to show which businesses are deemed to have good working conditions and pay to enable consumers to make informed choices?

Good business choice (1)

  • Reference: 2017/0678
  • Question by: Fiona Twycross
  • Meeting date: 20 February 2017
You mentioned during the last Mayor's Question Time that you are keen to acknowledge businesses that ensure good working conditions and pay. How do you intend to promote good businesses to London's consumers?

EU powers (3)

  • Reference: 2017/0677
  • Question by: Fiona Twycross
  • Meeting date: 20 February 2017
When the UK leaves the EU, would there be scope for the GLA to set the minimum standard and enforcement of worker's rights if the Government do not proactively keep up with EU standards?

EU powers (2)

  • Reference: 2017/0676
  • Question by: Fiona Twycross
  • Meeting date: 20 February 2017
Are there any EU powers or legislation that you feel would be of benefit to London if they could be transferred to the Greater London Authority (GLA)?

EU powers (1)

  • Reference: 2017/0675
  • Question by: Fiona Twycross
  • Meeting date: 20 February 2017
At the launch of the London Finance Commission's report, "Devolution: A Capital Idea", you mentioned that you were currently investigating which powers the European Union (EU) has that could be of benefit to London. Can you tell me what your findings were?

University applications (2)

  • Reference: 2017/0674
  • Question by: Fiona Twycross
  • Meeting date: 20 February 2017
Following the removal of bursaries, applications for nursing degrees have dropped by 23 per cent. What impact will this, combined with the Government's plans to limit immigration, have on London's hospitals?

University applications (1)

  • Reference: 2017/0673
  • Question by: Fiona Twycross
  • Meeting date: 20 February 2017
Following the EU referendum result, university applications from students in the EU have fallen by 7 per cent. What impact will this have on the finances of London's universities?
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