• Reference: 2011/0685
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 23 February 2011

Residents of Bromley and the surrounding areas are seriously concerned because Biggin Hill Airport Limited has applied to the London Borough of Bromley to extend flight operations by 26 hours weekly for 10 weeks in 2012. Furthermore, BHAL has asked to fly individual fare-paying passengers. This would - if permitted - break the Airport Lease which prevents fare-paying passengers. The Lease was designed to give protection to the local environment, to the safety and amenity values of many thousands of residents, to a dozen major schools and two large Hospitals. Would you therefore oppose such a move and confirm that...

• Reference: 2011/0684
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 23 February 2011

What progress have you made with identifying resources for the enforcement of no idling areas for black cabs?

• Reference: 2011/0683
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 23 February 2011

At a time when London's population is increasing and there is an increase demand on frontline services such as A&E units, will you agree to make representation to government to refrain from cutting A&E units?

• Reference: 2011/0682
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 23 February 2011

Will you oppose the proposal to close the Accident and Emergency unit at Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield? Will you agree to make a representation to Government for maintaining this unit?

• Reference: 2011/0681
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 23 February 2011

Will you oppose the proposal to close the Accident and Emergency unit at King George Hospital in Redbridge? Will you agree to make a representation to Government for maintaining this unit?

• Reference: 2011/0680
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 23 February 2011

Will you seek assurances from LOCOG that they are taking the necessary steps to meet their Fairtrade commitment, by specifying that catering contracts require all tea, coffee, sugar, bananas and chocolate served at official Olympic venues come from Fairtrade sources. Will you also go further and encourage them to source Fairtrade wherever a suitable product is available?

• Reference: 2011/0679
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 23 February 2011

A constituent asks, will you explore placing signs welcoming people to London on major roads coming into Greater London?

• Reference: 2011/0678
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 23 February 2011

Constituents have contacted me expressing concern that the Transport for London Bill 2010 enables the Board of TfL to dispose of operational land without needing the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport, thereby bypassing proper scrutiny and debate as set out in the Office of Rail Regulation's guidance on the disposal of land. How will you ensure that proper consultation is undertaken before any such disposal?

• Reference: 2011/0677
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 23 February 2011

I have been asked by residents in the New Cross/Brockley area whether it is possible for Thameslink services to begin stopping at New Cross Gate. Can you explore this with the relevant bodies?

• Reference: 2011/0676
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 23 February 2011

How are you seeking to help leaseholders in London improve the energy and water efficiency of their flats, especially when they face a complicated mix of freehold, leasehold and sub-let arrangements in their building?