• Reference: 2014/2791
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 23 July 2014

In view of the housing crisis in the capital, do you support Hammersmith & Fulham Council's request to Capco that the Earls Court Masterplan allow for a much greater proportion of affordable and social housing and a restraint on overseas sales?

• Reference: 2014/2790
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 23 July 2014

Do you agree that the Earls Court Masterplan should not be delivered in such a way that public safety on the capital's transport system is compromised? As well as safety on the Tube being put in jeopardy, roads and underground water and sewage channels will be subject to damage and potential flood due to heavy construction traffic in constant transit though a densely populated residential area. Can the Mayor explain how the duty to prevent this forseeable situation from occurring - in line with the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 - might be implemented under the current plans?

• Reference: 2014/2789
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 23 July 2014

Do you agree that the demolition plans of the size and scale for Earls Court, a C Howard Crane designed building of the type that even embattled cities such as Detroit are retaining, but which includes significant levels of asbestos particulates, poses a serious public health hazard to West Londoners? Given that to date, no health and safety measures have been put in place by Capco which match the level of risk to the public, it is also important to bear in mind that as landowner, TfL will be the responsible party should there be any resulting legal claims. With...

• Reference: 2014/2788
• Question by: Len Duvall OBE
• Meeting date: 23 July 2014

Can you elaborate on whether TfL are not accepting 'best consideration' in divesting its assets at the Earls Court site and if not, why?

• Reference: 2014/2787
• Question by: Len Duvall OBE
• Meeting date: 23 July 2014

In response to your answers to MD 1089 - if an overage agreement concerns deferred financial returns to the Greater London Authority, why can't you outline the financial costs associated with this deferral of cash the GLA should be receiving as part of the return on its subsidy?

• Reference: 2014/2786
• Question by: Tom Copley
• Meeting date: 23 July 2014

Is it an acceptable use of the planning system to reduce section 106 obligations on developers to secure new build privately rented homes at the expense of affordable housing?

• Reference: 2014/2785
• Question by: Tom Copley
• Meeting date: 23 July 2014

Would you agree that the government's welfare reform agenda has caused increased hardship and financial difficulties for many residents in London?

• Reference: 2014/2784
• Question by: Tom Copley
• Meeting date: 23 July 2014

What assessment have you made of the impact of welfare reform in London?

• Reference: 2014/2783
• Question by: Tom Copley
• Meeting date: 23 July 2014

Do you believe the 'market' among house builders in London is functioning in the way that a competitive market should? If not, what reforms do you believe are necessary to ensuring that the market functions in a way that adequately meets the housing needs of Londoners?

• Reference: 2014/2782
• Question by: Tom Copley
• Meeting date: 23 July 2014

What is your response to the Communities and Local Government Select Committee report on fiscal devolution?