• Reference: 2016/2676
• Question by: Onkar Sahota
• Meeting date: 20 July 2016

Tobacco is the greatest single preventable cause of health inequalities. The sale of illegal tobacco increases these inequalities further. What plans does the Mayor have to tackle the availability of illegal tobacco across London?

• Reference: 2016/2675
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 20 July 2016

What impact has the decline in bus speeds had on bus routes in Enfield and Haringey?

• Reference: 2016/2674
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 20 July 2016

TfL figures have recently confirmed that bus journeys in London are increasing in time and TfL's latest bus speed data shows a clear pattern of declining speeds across London. The figures demonstrate that too many buses are caught in congestion meaning that more buses are needed just to keep frequencies as they are - a very inefficient use of resources. This in turn causes wasted time and frustration for passengers, many of whom rely on this mode of transport. What steps can be taken to prevent buses being caught in congestion and thereby slowing this important mode of transport?

• Reference: 2016/2673
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 20 July 2016

What services does the MPS offer to its officers and staff to ensure that their mental health and well-being are taken seriously? What more would the MPS like to offer?

• Reference: 2016/2672
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 20 July 2016

What role is there for the Mayor to ensure that our looked after children have the care and resources they need to maintain their health and wellbeing?

• Reference: 2016/2671
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 20 July 2016

I have recently visited MIND in Haringey and was informed that 75% care leavers had Mental Health issues. What role can you play in ensuring that this vulnerable group of young people have access to good quality preventative services?

• Reference: 2016/2670
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 20 July 2016

What can you do to ensure there are adequate Mental Health advocacy services across London, especially in BME advocacy?

• Reference: 2016/2669
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 20 July 2016

I understand that there is great disparity in the funding per head of population on mental health services between London Boroughs. What can you do to ensure access to Mental Health services is not dependent on postcode?

• Reference: 2016/2668
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 20 July 2016

What action can you take to ensure that public transport outside the realm of TfL, so this would include train services such as Great Northern in Enfield and Haringey, is accessible for guide dogs?

• Reference: 2016/2667
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 20 July 2016

A police officer from the Woodside Safer Neighbourhood Team in Haringey has set up an initiative, Operation Bodmin which tackles blue badge misuse in the borough. I accompanied officers in March this year and in that afternoon, three cars were seized and a number of misused blue badges were seized, as well as penalty notices being issued. Will you consider rolling-out Operation Bodmin to implement it across London? This seems like a really effective way for partners such as the MPS, TfL and local councils to tackle the misuse of blue badges.