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Russell Square Knife Attack

  • Reference: 2016/2909
  • Question by: Peter Whittle
  • Meeting date: 14 September 2016
How was it possible that the Metropolitan Police could know within a few hours of the recent Russell Square Knife Attack that the "mental health" of the murderer, Zakaria Bulhan, was a significant factor in this crime?

Gatwick Airport (2)

  • Reference: 2016/2908
  • Question by: David Kurten
  • Meeting date: 14 September 2016
Given that Gatwick Airport has committed to having a second runway operational by 2025, does the Mayor agree that the Government approving expansion at Gatwick would be the best way of showing that London remains open for business?

Gatwick Airport (1)

  • Reference: 2016/2907
  • Question by: David Kurten
  • Meeting date: 14 September 2016
To what extent does the Mayor believe that the Government has adequately considered the impact of its upcoming decision on airport expansion on the competitiveness of the UK airport market?"

Brexit Opportunities

  • Reference: 2016/2906
  • Question by: Peter Whittle
  • Meeting date: 14 September 2016
What are you doing to help London take advantage of the opportunities afforded by Brexit to diversify London's economy and increase trade with the 165 countries around the world which are not members of the EU?

Jobs and the EU

  • Reference: 2016/2905
  • Question by: Peter Whittle
  • Meeting date: 14 September 2016
You said before the Brexit referendum that half a million jobs were directly dependent on the EU. Do you accept that while there may be half a million jobs linked to trading with the EU, it was incorrect that to suggest that they are dependent on the EU?

Uber

  • Reference: 2016/2904
  • Question by: David Kurten
  • Meeting date: 14 September 2016
It was reported in 2015 that you said: "You can't take short cuts with Londoners safety. I'm putting private-hire companies like Uber on notice; if I'm elected as Mayor it will be 'one strike and you're out' - even if just one of your drivers is found not have gone through the right checks or not to hold legitimate documentation - then your licence to operate in the capital will be suspended instantly." Do you stand by this statement?

Population (2)

  • Reference: 2016/2903
  • Question by: David Kurten
  • Meeting date: 14 September 2016
Are you able to confirm how many illegal immigrants are currently living in London?

Population (1)

  • Reference: 2016/2902
  • Question by: David Kurten
  • Meeting date: 14 September 2016
It was reported than London's population surpassed 8.6 million in February 2015. What is London's current population as of September 2016?

Trafalgar Square

  • Reference: 2016/2901
  • Question by: Peter Whittle
  • Meeting date: 14 September 2016
What are the medium-term and long-term plans, if any, for the 4th plinth in Trafalgar Square?

Hate crime

  • Reference: 2016/2900
  • Question by: Peter Whittle
  • Meeting date: 14 September 2016
It was widely reported that there was a spike in alleged 'hate crime' in late June and July of this year through online reporting. How many of these alleged 'hate crimes' have resulted in a criminal conviction.
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