• Reference: 2015/0149
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 21 January 2015

further to Question No 2014/5168 Many of my constituents have complained to me about not being able to access BT highspeed broadband. Their complaints have been ignored. When taken up and escalated on their behalf, including with Andrew Campling, BT London Chief Executive, the complaints remain ignored and unanswered. Will you take up with BT their arrogant treatment of Londoners in this way and ensure that reasonable complaints about lack of access are properly investigated and a reasoned answer provided, preferably explaining what will be done to enable connection to take place and the timescale for such connection? your answer...

• Reference: 2015/0148
• Question by: Tom Copley
• Meeting date: 21 January 2015

Further to your response to question 2014/5538, did you submit a response to the government consultation?

• Reference: 2015/0147
• Question by: Tom Copley
• Meeting date: 21 January 2015

Further to your response to question 2014/5533, what are your policies for tackling overcrowding in London's private rented sector?

• Reference: 2015/0146
• Question by: Tom Copley
• Meeting date: 21 January 2015

Further to your response to question 2014/5531, did the company confirm that all of the homes on the first three phases of the development had been available to purchase domestically before being offered to overseas investors?

• Reference: 2015/0145
• Question by: Tom Copley
• Meeting date: 21 January 2015

With regards to your responses to questions 2014/4335 and 2014/5528, is it not the case that Affordable Rent levels that you set for relevant properties in London will often result in the tenant claiming a larger Housing Benefit to reflect the higher rent than their social rented counterparts, thereby - counterproductively - increasing the welfare bill?

• Reference: 2015/0144
• Question by: Tom Copley
• Meeting date: 21 January 2015

The London Datastore notes that, in relation to data on overcrowding by borough: "Unfortunately the Department for Communities and Local Government, who sponsored a question relating to the number of bedrooms in a household no longer take part in the Integrated Household Survey, and therefore the question will not be included again. This means that annual overcrowding data at borough level will not be available in the future." Will you ask the Department for Communities and Local Government to reconsider this decision and, if not, consider funding this question through the Greater London Authority?

• Reference: 2015/0143
• Question by: Tom Copley
• Meeting date: 21 January 2015

A recent report by Civitas made a number of recommendations as to how the private rented sector should be reformed, including:  Making indefinite tenancies the norm, with tenants allowed to stay as long as they like provided they observe the terms of the lease.  Restricting in-tenancy rent increases to a ceiling linked to inflation or earnings.  Greater incentives for private landlords to invest long term, for example through capital gains tax exemptions and depreciation allowances.  Exempting new-build homes from the requirements on indefinite tenancies and rent restrictions to encourage landlords to invest in new stock. What...

• Reference: 2015/0142
• Question by: Tom Copley
• Meeting date: 21 January 2015

How many additional beds were provided for rough sleepers over the Christmas period in London?

• Reference: 2015/0141
• Question by: Tom Copley
• Meeting date: 21 January 2015

A recent Inside Housing survey found that, nationally, 35.5% of council workers in homelessness teams felt their employer has reduced their ability to provide emergency accommodation to rough sleepers if temperatures fall below zero degrees. Will you investigate this issue with the London boroughs?

• Reference: 2015/0140
• Question by: Tom Copley
• Meeting date: 21 January 2015

Given your response to question 2014/5102, in what circumstances do you believe it is appropriate for section 21 notices to be issued by private landlords?