• Reference: 2014/3713
• Question by: Tom Copley
• Meeting date: 22 October 2014

You have said the higher rents charged through Affordable Rent would allow for continued investment to be available at a time of limited government grant for building more affordable housing. In the three full years since Affordable Rent was introduced in 2011 (2011-14), 23,027 affordable homes have been started in London. This compares to 43,362 affordable homes in the three years previous (2008-11). Why is Affordable Rent failing to deliver the level of affordable housing supply that was delivered during the previous programme?

• Reference: 2014/3712
• Question by: Tom Copley
• Meeting date: 22 October 2014

A recent forecast by Hamptons International estimated that house price inflation in London would reduce from 19.1% in the year to July 2014 to 3% over the course of 2015. Do you believe this forecast is realistic and what do you believe are the economic implications of a fall in house price inflation?

• Reference: 2014/3710
• Question by: Tom Copley
• Meeting date: 22 October 2014

Would you agree that the added financial pressure placed on local authorities in London as they attempt to deal with the impact of cuts to the social security system, especially in relation to housing, highlights the extent to which the Government's reform agenda has been counterproductive? Please explain your response.

• Reference: 2014/3709
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 22 October 2014

What plans are there to reform London Underground pensions?

• Reference: 2014/3708
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 22 October 2014

Would a toll at Blackwall be de facto a congestion charge? And what is your thinking on the appropriateness of such charges?

• Reference: 2014/3707
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 22 October 2014

While it may be valid to use tolls to help underpin the funding of certain projects would you agree with me that it is reasonable that this should be considered as a part of a cocktail of funding options? What steps are you taking to bid for or use other capital resources for Thames River Crossings?

• Reference: 2014/3706
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 22 October 2014

Is the garden bridge a transport project? How has it been assessed against the transport strategy and the priorities identified within it?

• Reference: 2014/3705
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 22 October 2014

Would you agree with me that, other than the potential problem of tribal rivalry, a temporary Premiership ground share at the Olympic Stadium would be an elegant use of a public facility and in particular would be good news for taxpayers in securing a better income from the stadium?

• Reference: 2014/3704
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 22 October 2014

I understand that 200 additional staff will be recruited to operate and maintain the night tube. What pay grades will these be on?

• Reference: 2014/3703
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 22 October 2014

Given your opposition to night flights why will Heathrow benefit from the 24 hour tube?