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Pollution from aircraft

  • Reference: 2014/5021
  • Question by: Darren Johnson
  • Meeting date: 17 December 2014
Although there has been considerable work undertaken on the pollution impact of ground traffic at Heathrow, what assessments are being undertaken of the pollution from the actual aircraft?

Heathrow Noise Complaints

  • Reference: 2014/5020
  • Question by: Darren Johnson
  • Meeting date: 17 December 2014
A significant number of residents have been contacting me with concerns about the way noise complaints are dealt with by Heathrow. Although the proposal for an Independent Noise Commissioner with statutory responsibilities on aircraft noise has been gaining cross-party support in London, in the meantime will you make firm representations to Heathrow to respond properly to complaints from members of the public and ensure a reasonable response to direct questions?

Scrappage deal for Taxi and Private Hire Drivers

  • Reference: 2014/5019
  • Question by: Darren Johnson
  • Meeting date: 17 December 2014
Will the scrappage deal for Taxi and Private Hire Drivers in London be a once in a life time offer or will it be available whenever drivers change their vehicle?

Wheelchair accessible taxis - zero VAT

  • Reference: 2014/5018
  • Question by: Darren Johnson
  • Meeting date: 17 December 2014
A constituent has asked whether the Mayor will look into the possibility of taxis that are wheelchair accessible being charged zero V.A.T. on the purchase price. Will the Mayor take this up with HM Revenue and Customs?

Taxi removals

  • Reference: 2014/5017
  • Question by: Darren Johnson
  • Meeting date: 17 December 2014
Can you provide figures for the total number of taxis in London that will come off the road in year 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 due to the 10 year age limit?

Taxi age limit

  • Reference: 2014/5016
  • Question by: Darren Johnson
  • Meeting date: 17 December 2014
What is the reason for the 15 year age limit being placed on newly built taxis in London in 2020 that are zero emission?

Disabled Taxi and Private Hire Drivers and Zero Emission Taxis

  • Reference: 2014/5015
  • Question by: Darren Johnson
  • Meeting date: 17 December 2014
Will there be any arrangements in place to help disabled taxi drivers or for carers of disabled family members buying a new zero emission Taxi in 2020?

Taxi and Private Hire Drivers - medical forms

  • Reference: 2014/5014
  • Question by: Darren Johnson
  • Meeting date: 17 December 2014
Both Taxi and Private Hire drivers have to submit medical forms on a regular basis to London Taxi and Private Hire/Transport for London. What happens to the medical forms once they have been viewed by LTPH/TFL?

Communicating information on how TfL is funded

  • Reference: 2014/5013
  • Question by: Darren Johnson
  • Meeting date: 17 December 2014
In your response to 2014/2692 you pledged to add a web-accessible infographic to the TfL website showing the proportion of TfL's income that comes from: fares and the Congestion Charge; London's business rates; prudential borrowing; commercial development of its estate; and third-party funding for specific projects. However, five months later this infographic has not yet been added. Please account for the delay and give a date by which this change will be made?

Explanation of New Safety Reporting System of Road Traffic Collisions involving London Buses (2006-2014) (3)

  • Reference: 2014/5012
  • Question by: Darren Johnson
  • Meeting date: 17 December 2014
If there has been under-reporting of bus collisions in the past, can you explain the reason and the impact this had on Transport for London's safety analysis of the bus fleet and its strategies for reducing its casualty rate?
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