• Reference: 2012/2975
• Question by: Richard Tracey
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

Given recent reports that the DfT may block your bid to take control of suburban rail franchises despite cross-party support within London, what steps are TfL taking to gain the support of politicians and commuters from outside London for this policy?

• Reference: 2012/2974
• Question by: Richard Tracey
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

Is there any way to bear down on fares, which doesn't involve bearing down on the cost of running the Tube?

• Reference: 2012/2971
• Question by: Richard Tracey
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

I am extremely encouraged that the Mayor is looking into the possibility of raised cycle lanes alongside the railways and has brought designers and Network Rail together to discuss possibilities. Is he able to update us on whether this idea "had legs"?

• Reference: 2012/2970
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

St Francis Hospice provides a vital service to residents in East London and could not operate without the time and commitment of many volunteers. What can you do to recognise and reward their efforts?

• Reference: 2012/2969
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

Will you make a statement to reassure licensed taxi cab owners about TfL's future commitment to their trade?

• Reference: 2012/2968
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

Over many years there has been continuous flooding under the subway of Charlie Browns Roundabout and residents are losing patience as the problem has not been rectified. Can you give me your assurance that TfL and Thames Water will do whatever is necessary to sort this problem out?

• Reference: 2012/2966
• Question by: Andrew Boff
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

In light of the response to my question (child trafficking no. 2497/2012), should we be concerned that the MPS does not appear to have any substantial data regarding the main ethnicities of child trafficking victims, let alone on the ethnicities of other trafficking victims?

• Reference: 2012/2964
• Question by: Andrew Boff
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

Could the Housing Covenant scheme help to revive some of the 170,000 homes in stalled developments in London?

• Reference: 2012/2963
• Question by: Andrew Boff
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

Which areas in which boroughs are being targeted for the new Housing Covenant scheme?

• Reference: 2012/2962
• Question by: Andrew Boff
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

Will your new Housing Covenant include a sufficient supply of family homes for first time buyers, including some homes with four or more bedrooms? What proportion of the new homes would you like to see as these types of housing?