• Reference: 2015/0351
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 21 January 2015

The Sutton Trust recently released a report which analysed the higher and further education destinations of young people in London. The report noted that there is great inequality of outcome across London by local area and type of school. Given your involvement in London's HE and FE sectors, for example through the LEP, what action are you taking to reduce this inequality and give all young Londoners the chance to succeed in their aspirations?

• Reference: 2015/0350
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 21 January 2015

The Sutton Trust recently reported the difference in graduate salaries depending on what university you attended. It was noted that the chance of going to a top university is nearly ten times higher if you come from a rich rather than a poor neighbourhood, and this will contribute to the widening of the gap between rich and poor as those who are already from more affluent backgrounds and attend university tend to earn more throughout their life. Given your involvement in London's HE and FE sectors, for example through the LEP, what action are you taking to stop the gap...

• Reference: 2015/0349
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 21 January 2015

You recently announced that you have approved expenditure of £1.9 million of the GLA's apprenticeships budget, into an Employer-led Apprenticeship Programme to deliver a minimum of 4,000 apprentice opportunities in London. Can you detail what the programme will involve and how it will deliver 4,000 apprenticeship opportunities in London?

• Reference: 2015/0348
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 21 January 2015

Have you ever raised the issue of human rights with officials from Qatar on the occasions you have met them?

• Reference: 2015/0347
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 21 January 2015

What discussions have you had regarding investment by Qatar in Tottenham?

• Reference: 2015/0346
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 21 January 2015

What steps are you taking to ensure there are no further delays?

• Reference: 2015/0345
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 21 January 2015

Can you confirm that there have been delays to the allocation of EU regional funding for London?

• Reference: 2015/0344
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 21 January 2015

How do you respond to the news that the proportion of businesses forecasting access to migrant workers will be an issue for their business in five years' time has increased from 13% to 18%?

• Reference: 2015/0343
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 21 January 2015

Have you now read the report by London Assembly's Transport Committee on Taxi and Private Hire Services? The report has set out 19 recommendations that you and TfL should implement by March 2015, when can we expect your response?

• Reference: 2015/0342
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 21 January 2015

Do you support the 'Raise the Roof' campaign to increase the Rent a Room Scheme tax break threshold from the level set in 1992, as a way of helping to tackle London's housing crisis by encouraging people to rent out rooms in their home?