• Reference: 2012/1424
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 23 May 2012

Is the appointment of Stephen Greenhalgh as Deputy Mayor for Crime and Policing appropriate considering his opinion that council homes are a 'barracks for the poor' that are "warehousing poverty"?

• Reference: 2012/1423
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 23 May 2012

Since I asked you in December about landlords evicting tenants from their homes in order to profit from higher rents during the Olympics, evidence has emerged to show that the problem is becoming more widespread. Why have you been silent on this issue so far and what are you doing to address this issue?

• Reference: 2012/1422
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 23 May 2012

A constituent asks 'whether a similar system to that operated in the USA in major cities could be implemented in London - rent control? This system has been operated for nearly a century and ensures those who rent properties especially in the private sector pay a fair price. I previously moved due to an increase in rents for a property whose value had not changed nor had any services or features. I also believe if rents were controlled then less skilled/key workers would be forced away from areas where they are needed most and would also give stability to areas...

• Reference: 2012/1421
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 23 May 2012

Do you agree with John Griffin, Chairman of Addison Lee and a 'premier league' donor to your party that cyclists should have to pay to use roads?

• Reference: 2012/1420
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 23 May 2012

Shortly before stepping down as Chair of the Met on 27 January 2010, you met with Rebecca Brooks (23 November 2009) and Rupert Murdoch (16 December 2009). You were a victim of phone hacking. Did you discuss phone hacking with them?

• Reference: 2012/1419
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 23 May 2012

Boroughs of all political colours in both inner and outer-London - including Croydon, Newham, Waltham Forest and Westminster - have publicly stated that as a result of the welfare reforms they are seeking homes for claimants in other parts of the country. Kit Malthouse AM, your deputy Mayor for Business and Enterprise, claimed on the April 29th Sunday Politics that you do not believe there is a need for boroughs to move residents out of London because of the welfare reforms as you have secured 'transitional arrangements'. Why do you think you are right and the councils are wrong?

• Reference: 2012/1418
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 23 May 2012

How much carbon was saved throughout London by your RE:NEW energy efficiency programme in your first term in office? How has this been measured?

• Reference: 2012/1417
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 23 May 2012

How many homes in total were treated under your RE:NEW home energy efficiency programme in your first term in office, and what was the final bill to the GLA for the programme?

• Reference: 2012/1416
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 23 May 2012

In answer to MQ 172 / 2012 you advised that a formal evaluation of your RE:NEW home energy efficiency programme would be undertaken once the then current roll-out was complete. As roll-out of your target to reach 55,000 homes should now be complete, when will the formal evaluation take place, when will it report and may I please have a copy?

• Reference: 2012/1415
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 23 May 2012

I notice Director's Decision 665 allocates £60,000 for an independent evaluation of the Mayor's Sports Legacy Fund. Has this contract now been allocated and to whom? When will the report be available and can I please be sent a copy?