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Athletes' Village (2)

  • Reference: 2012/2569
  • Question by: John Biggs
  • Meeting date: 19 September 2012
With whom did the Greater London Authority negotiate its allocation of nomination rights in the Athletes' Village?

Athletes' Village (1)

  • Reference: 2012/2568
  • Question by: John Biggs
  • Meeting date: 19 September 2012
When was a decision taken to allocate to the Greater London Authority nomination rights over 10% of the affordable housing units on the Athletes' Village?

London Met University (1)

  • Reference: 2012/2566
  • Question by: John Biggs
  • Meeting date: 19 September 2012
Would you agree that regardless of the background there is a risk of reputational damage to London from the recent decisions regarding LMU? What steps are you taking to ensure that this matter is rapidly resolved and that London's reputation as a destination for overseas students does not suffer lasting damage? Are there things that the Mayor's Office can do to maximise the transfer of students to other institutions?

Rising Homelessness

  • Reference: 2012/2565
  • Question by: John Biggs
  • Meeting date: 19 September 2012
London has seen a 34% rise in homelessness in the period 2009/10 and 2011/12, on your watch. Are you ashamed of this?

Benefit Sanctions for Young People (2)

  • Reference: 2012/2564
  • Question by: John Biggs
  • Meeting date: 19 September 2012
Your recent announcement, with Chris Grayling, of a pilot for young unemployed Londoners was widely reported. In the announcement you stated that 'All placements are expressly required to deliver clear benefits to the communities in which people taking part in the project live.' Yet you also stated that the primary purpose is to enhance the employability for the young people. What guarantee will you give that this is not simply a 'workfare' scheme, but secures experience of real value to young people?

Benefit Sanctions for Young People (1)

  • Reference: 2012/2563
  • Question by: John Biggs
  • Meeting date: 19 September 2012
While there may be some merit in this proposal, is it perhaps ignoring the fact that there is a problem with the economy leading to high levels of unemployment?

Olympic Bonuses

  • Reference: 2012/2562
  • Question by: John Biggs
  • Meeting date: 19 September 2012
At time of unprecedented fares increases, is it right that TfL managers should share in a £600k bonus pot?

Rent

  • Reference: 2012/2561
  • Question by: Nicky Gavron
  • Meeting date: 19 September 2012
Is the current rate of private sector rent inflation acceptable?

Veronica Wadley

  • Reference: 2012/2560
  • Question by: John Biggs
  • Meeting date: 19 September 2012
How many hours, weekly, will Veronica Wadley be working as your advisor for 'Team London, Volunteering, Charities and Sponsorship?' Will she be continuing as Chair of the Arts Council in London?

London's Airports

  • Reference: 2012/2559
  • Question by: John Biggs
  • Meeting date: 19 September 2012
Are immediate measures needed to address London's airport capacity? What might these be?
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