• Reference: 2011/2401
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 14 September 2011

Do you believe that a local authority can help increase the number of cyclists in its area by up to 400% by 2025 whilst having a policy of opposing the building of additional cycle lanes on its roads?

• Reference: 2011/2400
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 14 September 2011

Is it your policy to ensure that cycle lanes on busy roads, and where surface hazards close to the kerb may force a cyclist to move away from the kerb, should be 2 metres wide?

• Reference: 2011/2399
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 14 September 2011

Can you send me a copy of the guidelines on cyclists and road works referred to in January 2010 in answer to my question 0027/2010?

• Reference: 2011/2398
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 14 September 2011

I have received a complaint from a family who were very disappointed that they were unable to reach a Skyride event this year without using dangerous main roads, in part due to the closure of tube lines. In planning future cycle rides such as Skyride, will you ensure that families are given the information and options to reach them on safe, calm roads and by public transport?

• Reference: 2011/2397
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 14 September 2011

Will the impact of the proposed lane rental scheme be to speed up peak-time traffic by encouraging contractors to work in the evenings and weekends, whilst being parked up on the pavement during the day?

• Reference: 2011/2396
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 14 September 2011

Why is there no lane rental cost for blocking the pavement or working outside peak hours?

• Reference: 2011/2395
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 14 September 2011

Are you aware that the Victim Focus Units within the Metropolitan Police are at risk of closure as a result of budget cuts and a loss of Home Office funding? Are you concerned about the impact for the service provided to victims and the knock on effects for the use of police officers' time?

• Reference: 2011/2394
• Question by: Richard Barnbrook
• Meeting date: 14 September 2011

Are you in broad agreement with the Department for Transport in their support for a high-speed rail link from London to Birmingham and the North West operating via Euston Station?

• Reference: 2011/2393
• Question by: Richard Barnbrook
• Meeting date: 14 September 2011

Have the recent riots together with the attendance of 10,000 officers brought in to police the Notting Hill Carnival blown the annual MPS budget completely off course?

• Reference: 2011/2392
• Question by: Richard Barnbrook
• Meeting date: 14 September 2011

Have you received a response from the Home Office regarding the relaxation in strict vetting procedures for people wishing to become taxi drivers?