• Reference: 2011/2301
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 13 July 2011

Following the debacle surrounding Barnet's dealings with the private security firm MetPro and Lord Palmer's report on the council's dealings with the company, do you believe there should be a role for the Metropolitan Police in providing advice for boroughs on using these firms? Should there be checks against the actions of such private security firms when they are brought in by local authorities?

• Reference: 2011/2300
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 13 July 2011

Will you support Saracens Rugby Football Club's ambitions to take over Copthall Stadium if a planning application is required for the plan?

• Reference: 2011/2299
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 13 July 2011

What negotiations have you held with the Department for Transport on the proposed route of HS2. Can you say with whom you have you met and what alterations you are proposing?

• Reference: 2011/2298
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 13 July 2011

Do you share my concerns over the proposed design of the new Camden Lock development, which has been criticised for being out of character with the area and under-delivering on much needed affordable housing?

• Reference: 2011/2297
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 13 July 2011

Have you made any representations on the cuts to library services in Barnet and Camden?

• Reference: 2011/2296
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 13 July 2011

Seven of the pan-London homelessness services that were classified as an A* funding priority for London Councils funding are due to end in December when their contracts finish. London Councils has indicated that it is considering a new tendering round for all priority pan-London services, with the commissioning taking place in summer 2012. Can you seek assurances from London Councils that the seven homelessness services whose contracts finish in December will be allocated transitional funding to run until the commissioning round in 2012, and that this funding will be confirmed before summer recess?

• Reference: 2011/2295
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 13 July 2011

Why did London receive the least money of all regions from the Coalition Government for the FirstBuy scheme?

• Reference: 2011/2294
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 13 July 2011

Do you plan to follow Islington's example by releasing GLA Family Land to developers at a reduced price in order to stimulate much needed social housing development?

• Reference: 2011/2293
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 13 July 2011

Given your responsibilities for Parliament Square, what plans if any do you have for its enhancement, for example by making it more pedestrian friendly.

• Reference: 2011/2292
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 13 July 2011

What plans there are for the enhancement of Parliament Square, including additional green space, planting, landscaping and seating?