• Reference: 2012/3777
• Question by: Andrew Boff
• Meeting date: 21 November 2012

Do you feel that the Olympic Stadium is deserving of more public money, in the form of additional funding for the transformation from the unspent Olympic contingency fund?

• Reference: 2012/3776
• Question by: Andrew Boff
• Meeting date: 21 November 2012

Since the redevelopment of the Canning Town roundabout, only one pedestrian crossing of the previous four remains at the junction of Beckton Road, Hermit Road and Barking Road, E16. The London Borough of Newham and Transport for London are seeking ways to improve the situation but, in the meantime, in order to avoid possible casualties, would the Mayor ask TfL to liaise with the London Borough of Newham to put into place some temporary measures to safeguard people crossing the road while a permanent solution is sought?

• Reference: 2012/3775
• Question by: Tony Arbour
• Meeting date: 21 November 2012

Why do you feel that your approach to promoting the Living Wage in London has been so successful? Are you worried that taking a more combative approach to its promotion might undermine the good work that has already been done?

• Reference: 2012/3774
• Question by: Tony Arbour
• Meeting date: 21 November 2012

When a constituent of mine spoke to a TfL representative on this matter, the representative was unaware of such a scheme. Why are TfL employees not aware of this important information, mentioned on their own website, for London's taxi drivers?

• Reference: 2012/3773
• Question by: Tony Arbour
• Meeting date: 21 November 2012

Does the Mayor plan to compensate taxi drivers who, through no fault of their own, have been unable to purchase or rent new taxis due to the high demand and have therefore suffered a loss of income?

• Reference: 2012/3772
• Question by: Tony Arbour
• Meeting date: 21 November 2012

When is the incentive scheme for taxi drivers purchasing new taxis, referred to in the Mayor's Air Quality Strategy, going to be established?

• Reference: 2012/3768
• Question by: James Cleverly
• Meeting date: 21 November 2012

Over the past seven years, predictive crime mapping software is believed to have contributed to a 30% reduction in crime in Memphis, Tennessee. Will you consider piloting a similar scheme in London?

• Reference: 2012/3767
• Question by: Richard Tracey
• Meeting date: 21 November 2012

In your view, is it possible to bear down on fares, whilst opposing virtually every cost saving measure introduced by TfL over the last 4 years?

• Reference: 2012/3765
• Question by: Andrew Boff
• Meeting date: 21 November 2012

Can the Mayor shed any light on the veracity of reports in trade press that a new high-speed rail freight depot is planned for Barking in 2017 to form part of a Europe-wide network. Is there anything he can do to ensure this much-needed investment, with corresponding employment opportunities, is secured for the borough?

• Reference: 2012/3764
• Question by: Tony Arbour
• Meeting date: 21 November 2012

What are the priorities for spending the £25 million recently awarded to the GLA through the Urban Broadband Fund?