• Reference: 2012/0448
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 22 February 2012

What actions have you taken to persuade the current government to invest in the electrification of the Barking - Gospel Oak line?

• Reference: 2012/0447
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 22 February 2012

Given that all Olympic VIP's will be travelling to the opening ceremony in secure coaches, what steps have you taken to encourage VIPs to travel in this manner throughout the games?

• Reference: 2012/0446
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 22 February 2012

Could you please explain why between the years 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 cab related sexual offences increased by over 50%? Could you also provide details of the steps you have taken to ensure we do not see a similar rise again?

• Reference: 2012/0445
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 22 February 2012

Over the last five years the figures for cab related sexual offences show that years with lower offence rates are followed by years with a much higher offence rate. The trend suggests that this year we may see a big hike in the number of cab related sexual offences. What steps have you taken to reduce these offences?

• Reference: 2012/0444
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 22 February 2012

Please confirm when TfL will proceed with the survey to review the placing of dual use short term parking and loading bays on London Road between the side roads Lavender Avenue and Courtenay Road as supported by local businesses, residents and local Liberal Democrat Councillors.

• Reference: 2012/0443
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 22 February 2012

Please provide a breakdown for each of the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, the total revenue raised by TfL for Penalty Charge Notices, including release fees for towed vehicles, on both sides of the highway of the A24 London Road between the side roads Lavender Avenue and Courtenay Road.

• Reference: 2012/0442
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 22 February 2012

Please provide a breakdown for each of the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, the total number of Penalty Charge Notices that have been issued by TfL on both sides of the highway of the A24 London Road between the side roads Lavender Avenue and Courtenay Road.

• Reference: 2012/0441
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 22 February 2012

You have previously indicated that, rather than seek for pedicabs to be regarded in law as 'hackney carriages' or rely on a voluntary licensing scheme, you would prefer to press the Government for legislation to regulate pedicabs. Can you provide an account of your efforts in this area?

• Reference: 2012/0440
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 22 February 2012

Please provide an update as to the progress of your commitment to work with Westminster City Council to develop a voluntary registration scheme for pedicabs.

• Reference: 2012/0439
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 22 February 2012

Outside London, pedicabs are regarded in law as 'hackney carriages', enabling local licensing authorities to licence and regulate them. Given your pledge to 'crack down' on dangerous pedicabs in Central London, will you review the decision to discontinue efforts to bring pedicabs under taxi licensing law?