• Reference: 2012/0146
• Question by: Len Duvall OBE
• Meeting date: 25 January 2012

What additional incentives will the Mayor provide for employers to take on at-risk and vulnerable young people in his Mayoral Apprenticeship Scheme?

• Reference: 2012/0145
• Question by: Len Duvall OBE
• Meeting date: 25 January 2012

A study by National Housing Federation recently highlighted that a third of those not online are social housing tenants- a statistic that reflex and compounds wider inequalities across London. With this in mind, what assessment has the Mayor conducted on the impact of his tube and bus station based wifi in boroughs with higher density of social housing to ensure this digital inclusion scheme is open to all and not an already 'well-connected' few?

• Reference: 2012/0144
• Question by: Len Duvall OBE
• Meeting date: 25 January 2012

With regard to the Mayor's plans for tube and bus station based wifi, which Boroughs are not receiving hubs and why?

• Reference: 2012/0143
• Question by: Len Duvall OBE
• Meeting date: 25 January 2012

With regard to the Mayor's plans for tube and bus station based wifi, can he give an outline of his programme to role the scheme out across the 31 boroughs?

• Reference: 2012/0142
• Question by: Len Duvall OBE
• Meeting date: 25 January 2012

With regard to the Mayor's plans for tube and bus station based wifi, how has he identified and allocated hubs for this scheme?

• Reference: 2012/0141
• Question by: Len Duvall OBE
• Meeting date: 25 January 2012

Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea Councils have recently announced their borough-wide wifi coverage programme a head of the 2012 Games. Can the Mayor provide an update on his own scheme to provide wifi at tube stations and bus stops and what plans are there to extend this coverage across London?

• Reference: 2012/0140
• Question by: Len Duvall OBE
• Meeting date: 25 January 2012

In response to question 4021/2011 the Mayor stated there is 'consideration of a fixed link at Gallions Reach in the longer term if demand requires it'. The current Woolwich ferry is often reduced to one boat in operation, or completely closed at weekends, and cannot be relied upon as an alternative road crossing; Dartford crossing is 16 miles away; and Blackwall regularly suffers from congestion. What further requirements would satisfy the Mayor to provide the much needed transport links across the river?

• Reference: 2012/0139
• Question by: Len Duvall OBE
• Meeting date: 25 January 2012

Will the Mayor intervene on behalf of Lewisham residents over the on-going discussions between TfL and Network Rail of the opening hours of the exit gate from platform 4 of Lewisham Station? When the station lift to the main exit is out of action this is the only exit without a step and should be kept open at all times for commuters with disability issues.

• Reference: 2012/0138
• Question by: Len Duvall OBE
• Meeting date: 25 January 2012

Will the Mayor respond to local residents' continued requests for TfL to improve Penge West station's step access by installing a southbound entrance/exit?

• Reference: 2012/0137
• Question by: Len Duvall OBE
• Meeting date: 25 January 2012

I welcome the long overdue progress that has finally been made on developing additional pedestrian crossings at this difficult junction. However, please clarify what work has taken place on proposals to remove the pedestrian guard rails and changes to the Tiger's Head bus stop. These proposals have caused concerns which have been raised with me by Phoenix Community Housing, who are a key local stakeholder. Can consideration be given to reviewing the need to remove the guardrails and could Phoenix Community Housing also be added to the list of consultees on this issue if this has not already been done?