• Reference: 2014/5929
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 17 December 2014

In 2009 you established the London Debt Strategy Group (LDSG) to address problem debt issues following the financial crisis and hosted a debt summit in 2010. A number of indicators suggest that debt could become a more significant problem in London in future years, particularly among young people and for mortgages holders when Bank of England interest rates eventually rise. Will you therefore consider reconvening the LDSG?

• Reference: 2014/5928
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 17 December 2014

In previous written responses you have noted that GLA officers are supporting "Toynbee Hall, Capitalise Debt partnership and other debt advice charities to help ensure continued funding from the Money Advice Service, help analyse client data, promote free debt advice services and access to alternative sources of finance in the capital". Can you outline exactly what support GLA officers have provided and on which projects?

• Reference: 2014/5927
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 17 December 2014

Please outline (a) the list of guests you took on your recent trade mission to the Far East, (b) how they were selected, (c) their financial contribution to the mission and (d) who each of the guests met whilst on the trip.

• Reference: 2014/5926
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 17 December 2014

What were the costs incurred by the Greater London Authority for your recent trade mission to the Far East?

• Reference: 2014/5925
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 17 December 2014

Do you believe there is enough transparency in relation to how GLA funds are allocated and oversight of those organisations and bodies that receive GLA funding? In what areas would you like to see improvements in transparency?

• Reference: 2014/5924
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 17 December 2014

Following the move towards greater devolution following the Scottish referendum, what progress have you made in negotiating the devolution of fiscal measures outlined in the London Finance Commission's report?

• Reference: 2014/5923
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 17 December 2014

Please list the meetings (a) you and (b) your mayoral appointees have had with Ministers and other Government representatives to discuss fiscal devolution since your re-election in 2012.

• Reference: 2014/5922
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 17 December 2014

Your 2012 manifesto pledged to strengthen the CompeteFor service to improve access to contract opportunities across the GLA Group for small and medium-sized enterprises. How have you done this and what evidence is there that these changes have improved access for SMEs?

• Reference: 2014/5921
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 17 December 2014

What key objectives are attached to the Greater London Authority's funding for the Personal Finance Education Group and what progress is being made against achieving these objectives?

• Reference: 2014/5920
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 17 December 2014

Thank you for your response to Question 2014-4578 ('financial education'). Can you please outline (a) when did the Greater London Authority (GLA) start funding the Personal Finance Education Group, (b) the annual financial contribution made by the GLA and (c) until when the GLA has committed to funding the group?