• Reference: 2011/3428
• Question by: James Cleverly
• Meeting date: 16 November 2011

In light of the fact that military personnel have expressed doubts about G4S's ability to recruit large numbers of security personnel and obtain the necessary clearance in time for the 2012 Games, will the armed forces, either Regular or Reserves, be required during the Olympics?

• Reference: 2011/3427
• Question by: James Cleverly
• Meeting date: 16 November 2011

How many volunteers have so far taken part in Team London, and what have been the benefits to London's local environment?

• Reference: 2011/3426
• Question by: Steve O'Connell
• Meeting date: 16 November 2011

Thank you for your answer to 2609/2011. I am slightly surprised at the assertion that the 15p charge would not deter people from calling 101. Whilst it might not discourage for a single call, residents in New Addington have already complained to me that the charge puts them off calling about ASB because they have problems most nights and can soon start racking up a bill. As it is a line to report crimes why not make it free?

• Reference: 2011/3425
• Question by: Steve O'Connell
• Meeting date: 16 November 2011

Thank you for your answer to 3169/2011. I was not however referring purely to home working during London 2012 but rather to the encouragement of home working in general considering the increasing pressures on the transport system that come with increasing population. What can the Mayor do to encourage business in London to allow employees to work from home long term?

• Reference: 2011/3424
• Question by: Steve O'Connell
• Meeting date: 16 November 2011

Residents of Hackbridge recently experienced excessive odours from the neighbouring Beddington sewage plant. Obviously a sewage plant will emit certain smells but people's lives are now being ruined by the failure to resolve the problem. What measures can be undertaken from a GLA perspective to help solve the issue and what can be done in designing any future facility to stop this from happening again?

• Reference: 2011/3423
• Question by: Steve O'Connell
• Meeting date: 16 November 2011

What was the difference in the Policing of Sutton on 8th August that meant the borough did not suffer the same violent disturbances seen in other parts of London?

• Reference: 2011/3422
• Question by: Steve O'Connell
• Meeting date: 16 November 2011

I understand that although the Parliament Square protesters and their tents have recently been cleared, a number of them have set up camp yards away. What can be done to tackle this?

• Reference: 2011/3421
• Question by: Steve O'Connell
• Meeting date: 16 November 2011

Following their invaluable use during the riots, should we be concerned by proposals in the Freedoms Bill to limit the use of CCTV in the UK?

• Reference: 2011/3420
• Question by: Steve O'Connell
• Meeting date: 16 November 2011

What is your view on the recent report from the UK Drugs Policy Commission that 'police forces expect to spend less time tackling illicit drugs' due to the difficult financial climate?

• Reference: 2011/3418
• Question by: Steve O'Connell
• Meeting date: 16 November 2011

With 4.4% of Croydon's residents unemployed, what can the Mayor do to further stimulate economic development in what is one of the Mayoral opportunity areas?