• Reference: 2014/2652
• Question by: Stephen Knight
• Meeting date: 23 July 2014

In your answer to MQ 2014/2221 you stated that, in the event that business rates are devolved to the GLA, "London's government would ensure that the organisation of business rates is simple, fair and transparent." Does this mean that following devolution you would reform business rates? If so, how?

• Reference: 2014/2651
• Question by: Stephen Knight
• Meeting date: 23 July 2014

When can we expect the publication of the follow up to the London Finance Commission, as referenced in your answer to MQ 2014/2221?

• Reference: 2014/2650
• Question by: Stephen Knight
• Meeting date: 23 July 2014

The recent House of Commons' Business, Innovation and Skills select committee report on the retail sector recommends that all LEPs should consider appointing a retail representative on their board. Will you do so?

• Reference: 2014/2649
• Question by: Stephen Knight
• Meeting date: 23 July 2014

In light of DD1179 which assigns up to £60,000 to procure a contract to deliver an enhanced London DataStore, what will be different about the enhanced London DataStore?

• Reference: 2014/2648
• Question by: Stephen Knight
• Meeting date: 23 July 2014

What are your plans for the remaining £681,400 from the Growing Places Fund to deliver the London Apprenticeships Marketing Campaign?

• Reference: 2014/2647
• Question by: Stephen Knight
• Meeting date: 23 July 2014

DD1227 assigned £318,600 of the £1 million from the Growing Places Fund to deliver the London Apprenticeships Marketing Campaign to the Skills Funding Agency for an employer facing marketing campaign aimed at increasing the number of employers becoming a 'qualified lead' for apprenticeships opportunities in London. Can you tell me what a 'qualified lead' employer is and what the target of the Skills Funding Agency's campaign is, either by number of employers and/or number of apprenticeships?

• Reference: 2014/2646
• Question by: Stephen Knight
• Meeting date: 23 July 2014

Who from the GLA attended the fact-finding mission to Dubai and please provide a detailed breakdown of the costs of this mission?

• Reference: 2014/2645
• Question by: Stephen Knight
• Meeting date: 23 July 2014

Who is undertaking the study of the London bid's business case and when will it be published?

• Reference: 2014/2644
• Question by: Stephen Knight
• Meeting date: 23 July 2014

What is the timetable for the bid and what work are you undertaking for it?

• Reference: 2014/2643
• Question by: Stephen Knight
• Meeting date: 23 July 2014

What criteria did Barking Riverside, the Royal Docks, Meridian Water in Enfield and Heathrow Airport (if it were to close) satisfy as possible locations for the London bid to host the World Expo in 2025?