• Reference: 2011/1239
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 18 May 2011

Do you agree that the decision by Merton Council to scrap their green waste collection is short sighted as it will not only hit the most vulnerable, but is likely to lead to fly-tipping and reduce recycling and composting rates, because green waste will most probably end up black bagged as residual waste?

• Reference: 2011/1238
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 18 May 2011

What is the average rise in all TfL fares (for users who pay them) from May 2008 until the current date? What is the average rise in Tube fares (for users who pay them) over this period? What is the average rise in bus fares (for users who pay them) over this period?

• Reference: 2011/1237
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 18 May 2011

A constituent asks whether taxi drivers wishing to convert to cleaner fuels such as LPG, CNG, or LNG could receive a refund on the so called exhaust cleaning devices, some of which have dubious worth and which you have consistently refused to test properly?

• Reference: 2011/1236
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 18 May 2011

In your capacity on the Olympic Board will you press LOCOG to favour contractors who use EU Ecolabel cleaning products accredited by Defra? They would ensure a higher environmental standard than the more general standards in LOCOG's Sustainable Sourcing Code through, for example, the procurement of proven ecological super-concentrates rather than petrochemical-based super-concentrates.

• Reference: 2011/1235
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 18 May 2011

The Department of Communities and Local Government is currently reviewing local authority duties, including the provision of allotments under the 'Small Holdings and Allotment Act'. Do you agree with me that this duty is an essential one for Local Authorities? Will you make representation to government in support of this?

• Reference: 2011/1234
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 18 May 2011

Were you aware of London & Partners' decision to ditch the pension liabilities of Visit London or the London Tourist Board staff? Which of your advisers was party to it?

• Reference: 2011/1233
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 18 May 2011

After your Mayoral decision to replace Visit London with new agency London & Partners, one of the first actions of the London & Partners Board was to ditch the pension liabilities of up to 200 staff who worked for Visit London or the London Tourist Board right back to 1963. They may now lose their pensions and are seeking compensation. Do you agree with the decision and will you reverse it?

• Reference: 2011/1232
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 18 May 2011

I have been contacted by a number of constituents complaining that there was inadequate informed public consultation about the plan and as a result the public were unable to register their concerns. Would you, on their behalf, be willing to request that the West London Waste Authority extend their public consultation?

• Reference: 2011/1231
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 18 May 2011

A large number of concerned constituents have contacted me about the lack of public local consultation and information on the waste plant and depot proposed by North London Waste Authority and the London Borough of Barnet at Pinkham Way, Haringey. They are also concerned about the scale of the proposal, and the adverse impact of 560 refuse carts and other vehicles arriving and departing daily on already-congested and polluted local roads. Whilst I understand that the planning application has not yet been referred to you, what are you doing to make sure that residents' concerns are fully taken account of...

• Reference: 2011/1230
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 18 May 2011

Do you have an estimate of the number of homes built by self builders every year in London?