• Reference: 2016/3945
• Question by: Len Duvall OBE
• Meeting date: 19 October 2016

Please provide an overview of your plans for Arts and Culture outside of Zone 1 for the next three years?

• Reference: 2016/3944
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 19 October 2016

The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) published the third quarter results of its Capital 500 Quarterly Economic Survey including a conclusion that domestic demand remained on a downward trajectory, with more businesses reporting a decrease than an increase in both domestic sales and orders and that export demand also dropped, but remained overall positive, which is likely a consequence, at least in part, of the depreciation of sterling. They say that to capitalise fully on the weaker pound, a cross-Whitehall national strategy for exports growth should outline the role that businesses and private providers could play in an...

• Reference: 2016/3943
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 19 October 2016

The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) published the third quarter results of its Capital 500 Quarterly Economic Survey including a conclusion that Q3 2016 saw the lowest recorded Capital 500 employment levels, with 6 % of London businesses reporting decreased employment over the last three months and that plans for investment in training continued to decline, with 3% of companies, , decreasing investment plans. They say that the Government should ensure Apprenticeship Levy funding can be used to support other high quality workplace and vocational training (beyond just apprenticeships) and large employers should be able to transfer their...

• Reference: 2016/3942
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 19 October 2016

The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) published the third quarter results of its Capital 500 Quarterly Economic Survey including a conclusion that business confidence indicators continued to deteriorate to Capital 500 record lows and that expectations for both the UK and London economy also remained on a downward trajectory, now for the fifth consecutive quarter, and firmly into negative territory. They say that the forthcoming Autumn Statement provides an opportunity for Government to boost business confidence by moving strategic London transport infrastructure like Crossrail Two or a new runway to "next stage" while targeting public sector investment to...

• Reference: 2016/3941
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 19 October 2016

The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) published the third quarter results of its Capital 500 Quarterly Economic Survey including a conclusion that, 6% of companies decreased investment in plant and equipment, a Capital 500 record-low. And that against the backdrop of rising costs and staling investment indicators, the Mayor of London should work with business groups to assess the potential impacts of significant new ratings on London businesses across differing boroughs and across various sectors. Will you do so?

• Reference: 2016/3940
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 19 October 2016

Will you guarantee that additional provision in Safer Neighbourhood Teams will not be met from dedicated school link officers?

• Reference: 2016/3939
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 19 October 2016

What changes are planned to the school link police officer service in Barnet? Can you ensure that they are not reduced?

• Reference: 2016/3938
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 19 October 2016

Do you agree that school link police officers are an important service available to schools, reduce crime in the long-term and keep children safer at school? Are you committed to keeping the current arrangement for school link police officers across London, especially the number of dedicated officers?

• Reference: 2016/3937
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 19 October 2016

How many Police officers in London were dedicated to schools links last year, compared to this year? Can you also provide the figure for a) Barnet b) Camden

• Reference: 2016/3936
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 19 October 2016

Further to Question No: 2016/3417 Has the Government accepted the case for a 'London seat' at the EU/Brexit negotiating table? Your response being: 'I continue to meet with Ministers to make the strong case for London to have a seat at the Brexit negotiating table, alongside the devolved nations. These discussions are ongoing with Government.' Will you now give an update on your discussions with Government over this issue?