• 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)?

• 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?

• 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?

• 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?

• Reference: 2017/0672
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 20 February 2017

Recent reports of a spate of anti-Semitic attacks in Edgware in Barnet has raised concerns in the community and religious leaders including those in Harrow. What is being done to support the victims and provide safety and support to synagogues particularly in Harrow and Barnet Boroughs with large Jewish community?

• Reference: 2017/0671
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 20 February 2017

Due to budget pressures the Acton African Well Woman Centre is due to shut at the end of March. How can the Mayor intervene to stop such closures of services that are providing valuable service in in FGM related work?

• Reference: 2017/0670
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 20 February 2017

As a reaction to the current rail strikes there is a debate whether strikes should be curbed? A 'Strike Day' bill is being promoted to allow courts to decide if an all-out strike would cause unacceptable suffering to the public. This will let a judge determine whether to force unions to keep a level of basic service running. Is this a way forward and will this mean attack on right to strike?

• Reference: 2017/0669
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 20 February 2017

Will Mayor's much needed initiative include audit of travel plans operated by school. Where needed will this scheme provide encouragement/requirements for travel plans (where there are none currently) and provide additional support to schools to make their existing travel plans more effective?

• Reference: 2017/0668
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 20 February 2017

I note positive progress made for London's grassroots music venues. However, as a result of government cuts, grassroots music/dance/cultural activities run by London's diverse voluntary sector are either shutting down or are under unprecedented threat of closure. How can the Mayor intervene and support Local Authorities and London's diverse communities to keep their activities going?

• Reference: 2017/0667
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 20 February 2017

A survey has found that one in five people in the UK have not cycled in more than decade - this is in spite of 'clear appetite for cycling' as suggested by British Heart Foundation. The Mayor's keen interest and recent funding announcement for cycling is very welcome - how is the Mayor encouraging more and more Londoners to get on their bike?