• Reference: 2016/4143
• Question by: Siân Berry
• Meeting date: 16 November 2016

Thank you for your reply to my question 2016/1950. In it you mention working closely with the council on 'options' that will be considered for further consultation. However, Lambeth Council's new consultation only puts forward one option, for full demolition, alongside 'do nothing'. What steps have you taken to ensure that community generated options for refurbishment and infill have had full and proper consideration?

• Reference: 2016/4142
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 16 November 2016

Thank you for your answer to my question 2016/1965 in which you confirmed that there are approximately 750 businesses and 9,500 jobs in the area covered by the draft Old Kent Road Area Action Plan. I have been informed that, since the evidence was collected nearly two years ago in the preparation of your joint study with Southwark Council, there has been a further influx of businesses. Will you update your data to accurately reflect the current economic activity?

• Reference: 2016/4141
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 16 November 2016

According to the report, Fuel Poverty and Houses in Multiple Occupation, produced by Future Climate and National Energy Action, energy efficiency is worse in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) than in other housing types. In your answer to question 2016/3848 you made a commitment to produce a Fuel Poverty Action Plan. Will your Fuel Poverty Action Plan include policies that protect occupants of HMOs from the impact of fuel poverty and require landlords to improve the condition of these properties?

• Reference: 2016/4140
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 16 November 2016

Thousands of London hotel room attendants work for housekeeping sub-contractors. According to Unite the Union, hotel chains such as Hilton and Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) contract their housekeeping service providers to invoice by the number of rooms cleaned, rather than by the hours worked. Attendants have to increase their productivity rate to achieve minimum wage, and often work far beyond their finish time to meet targets for no extra pay. Will your proposed Fairness Unit investigate this sort of exploitative business practice?

• Reference: 2016/4139
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 16 November 2016

In your review of the London Plan, will you provide additional planning protection to cemeteries and recognise the important role they play in the wellbeing of local residents, the habitats they provide for wildlife and their role in mitigating the impacts of heavy rainfall, heatwaves and urban heat island effect?

• Reference: 2016/4138
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 16 November 2016

Has your energy team had any discussions with London boroughs about your intention to set up a fully licensed energy supply company and the potential for involvement in collaborative work?

• Reference: 2016/4137
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 16 November 2016

Thank you for your answer to my question 2016/3666. Does the £120,000 budget allocation for Energy for Londoners include any staffing costs? If so please state how much.

• Reference: 2016/4136
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 16 November 2016

Thank you for your answer to my question 2016/3666 in which you stated that for the financial year 2016/17 you allocated £120,000 for initial research, feasibility and legal advice for Energy for Londoners. Can you confirm whether this is solely for setting up a fully licensed energy supply company, or does it include other activities? Please provide a breakdown.

• Reference: 2016/4135
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 16 November 2016

What is Transport for London's latest estimate of the surface access costs of an expanded Heathrow? Please provide a total estimate and cost breakdown.

• Reference: 2016/4134
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 16 November 2016

You have stated that you are exploring legal options to challenge the Government's decision backing a third runway at Heathrow. What resources have you allocated for this purpose?