• Reference: 2012/2556
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 19 September 2012

Are you acquainted with the idea that at a relatively low cost this might be extended, mainly over existing lines but also across development land to help facilitate regeneration of the Barking Riverside area? Is this an initiative you are happy to explore?

• Reference: 2012/2554
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 19 September 2012

What steps have you taken to challenge the Government's bizarre 'Catch 22 -like situation' on this vital project to ensure that it happens? Would you agree with me that, while the line is certainly used for local services, it is a vital strategic link for our national rail system?

• Reference: 2012/2553
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 19 September 2012

What, if any, representations have you been making to London Boroughs and London schools to discourage the sale of playing fields?

• Reference: 2012/2552
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 19 September 2012

Would you agree with me that the Games were an inspirational event for London?

• Reference: 2012/2551
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 19 September 2012

In July 2011 you announced 28,000 apprenticeships had been created. In February 2012 you announced the figure was now 54,000. At July MQT you said, 'The figures are publicly available. In due course they will be on the expanded London Datastore.' Can you explain where the figures of 28,000 and 54,000 apprenticeships that you announced can be found? Can you also explain when figures on apprenticeships will feature on the London Datastore?

• Reference: 2012/2550
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 19 September 2012

Will you ensure that Londoners, who in large part paid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2012, will be allowed access to venues inside the Olympic Park - the Stadium, the Velodrome, the Swimming Pool - before they are closed to the public and/or reduced in size?

• Reference: 2012/2549
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 19 September 2012

Why have you not created a new Economic Recovery Action Plan, given we have been in recession for the past 3 quarters?

• Reference: 2012/2547
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 19 September 2012

Do you agree with the NHS Blood and Transplant Service plan to move blood testing from Colindale to Filton, which will have serious implications for health in London, as there will no longer be a testing centre in London and the South East?

• Reference: 2012/2544
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 19 September 2012

What progress has been made with Safer Neighbourhood Boards?

• Reference: 2012/2543
• Question by: Valerie Shawcross
• Meeting date: 19 September 2012

In total exactly how much funding has been given to London by Central Government to pursue the 3 key infrastructure projects to boost London's Economy which were announced in the Chancellors 2011 Autumn statement - namely - the Connected Cities project, the East London River Crossing and the extension to the Northern Line to Battersea ?