• Reference: 2011/1522
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 18 May 2011

All questions that are not dealt with at the meeting receive written answers; In accordance with s45(4) the GLA Act 1999, written answers to questions submitted to Mayor's Question Time for written answer must be provided within 3 working days of the meeting - usually, therefore, on the Monday following a Wednesday meeting. However, colleagues and I regularly have to wait considerably longer than this for answers - frequently a month or more over the statutory deadline, which is quite unacceptable. Can you explain why this is the case, and assure me this seemingly deliberate strategy of delay will cease...

• Reference: 2011/1521
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 18 May 2011

To clarify my question 1146 / 2011, I was referring to bus related crime figures. However, in reference to your previous answer (to 1146 / 2011) please clarify which category of violence against the person increased by 4.2% in Hounslow?

• Reference: 2011/1520
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 18 May 2011

According to TfL figures, violence against the person for bus-related crime was up by 42% in Hounslow April - December 2010, while police numbers came down in Hounslow from January 2010 to January 2011. Do you think there may be a correlation?

• Reference: 2011/1519
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 18 May 2011

What have you done to re-vamp Twickenham Station before the rugby world cup in 2015?

• Reference: 2011/1518
• Question by: Valerie Shawcross
• Meeting date: 18 May 2011

Please answer the following questions in relation to the Cycle Hire Scheme: a. How much money has the Cycle Hire Scheme cost broken down by set up, launch and running costs? b. How much money did Barclays Bank contribute towards this total? c. How much money has Serco made to date in operating the Cycle Hire Scheme contract? d. What is the net annual revenue surplus / subsidy requirement of the Cycle Hire Scheme projected to be for 2010/11 and 2011/12? e. Who uses the Cycle Hire Scheme (please provide breakdown by age and gender and also state the split...

• Reference: 2011/1517
• Question by: Valerie Shawcross
• Meeting date: 18 May 2011

Will you ask TfL to consider reinstating the hail and ride bus service along Downton Avenue, Streatham (served by route P13)? The presence of a bus stop at the close to end of Downton Avenue has attracted a great deal of anti-social nuisance for local residents. I'm told this ranges from a great deal of rubbish being thrown around the street and into gardens, to gardens being used as public toilets and residents being verbally abused on their way home by people congregating at the bus stop. This clearly is not an acceptable state of affairs for local people. Can...

• Reference: 2011/1516
• Question by: Valerie Shawcross
• Meeting date: 18 May 2011

I understand that TfL are in negotiations with Network Rail to take over the responsibility of King Cross Station and that there is a possibility of closing the entrance to Kings Cross Station on Pentonville Road? Is this correct and could consideration be given to keeping this entrance open?

• Reference: 2011/1515
• Question by: Valerie Shawcross
• Meeting date: 18 May 2011

As you may be aware, there have been long term problems with the 249 bus stand in Clapham Old Town. A number of local residents, shops and businesses are concerned about this and TfL's proposals for the new Clapham Gateway Project. I understand bus routes 88, 322 and 417 currently use the existing stands in Clapham Old Town. TfL have stated that to allow for a Lambeth-led scheme to regenerate the Old Town, these routes will be moved to join the 249 on The Pavement, where seven new bus stands will be created. Can the Mayor please ask TfL to...

• Reference: 2011/1514
• Question by: Valerie Shawcross
• Meeting date: 18 May 2011

Can the Mayor please tell us if TfL has currently experiencing a staff shortage at the Penalty Notice Charge (PCN) section in TfL? I have recently been experiencing a number of constituents contacting me about PCNs they have received incorrectly and that they have had problems getting TfL to respond and investigate their concerns.

• Reference: 2011/1513
• Question by: Valerie Shawcross
• Meeting date: 18 May 2011

There is a 20mph limit on Tower Bridge. Will the Mayor consider imposing a limit of 20mph on other river crossings such as Blackfriars Bridge and Vauxhall Bridge?