• Reference: 2011/0045-1
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 26 January 2011

Can you state on the record whether you intervened in any way to influence the offer of hotel rooms for the London 2012 Games made to FIFA Executive Committee members?

• Reference: 2011/0044-1
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 26 January 2011

How many street trees have been planted in the south west corner of your Borough priority area, in the vicinity of the Heygate Estate?

• Reference: 2011/0043-1
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 26 January 2011

As part of your RE:LEAF campaign, will you press the partners involved in the regeneration of the Heygate Estate to protect hundreds of mature trees currently flourishing on the site? In a part of London desperately lacking greenery, the 'Heygate forest' provides both a pleasant amenity, a habitat for other species, and a crucial asset in reducing air and noise pollution and overheating.

• Reference: 2011/0042-1
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 26 January 2011

Many believe that this 85m long and 6m high proposed memorial will result in an unacceptable loss of green space and cause considerable harm to the special character of Green Park. If the management of the Royal Parks is transferred to the GLA, will you review the decision to build this massive memorial in Green Park and recommend they find an alternative and more suitable location?

• Reference: 2011/0041-1
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 26 January 2011

In June 2010 (MQ 1774/2010) you stated that you would 'ask TfL to ascertain the factual position on nuclear trains during the games from Direct Rail Services', yet six months later (MQ 3595/2010) you state that you have still not contacted them. When will TfL meet Direct Rail Services?

• Reference: 2011/0040-1
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 26 January 2011

Following a UN resolution in December proclaiming 2011 the International Year for People of African Descent, can you tell me how you intend to support the resolution and what plans there are for Black History Month in light of the resolution?

• Reference: 2011/0039-1
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 26 January 2011

Following previous questions about the poor service on Southeastern trains you have written to the Secretary of State and Southeastern and had TfL meet with the company, yet a constituent writes to tell me that the service remains very poor. What hope of real improvements can you offer jaded Londoners who still complain about overcrowding, absent or unhelpful staff, service cancellations and poor on-station communication with passengers?

• Reference: 2011/0038-1
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 26 January 2011

Can you estimate the saving on the housing benefit bill if all Londoners identified as being paid less than the London Living Wage in your 2010 report 'Fairer London' were brought up to the London Living Wage?

• Reference: 2011/0037-1
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 26 January 2011

What explains the unusually sharp increase in the number of empty homes in 2010, according to Housing Strategy Statistical Appendix statistics, and what can you do to reverse this unwelcome trend?

• Reference: 2011/0036-1
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 26 January 2011

Southwark Council has downgraded their mildly enhanced Decent Homes programme to a more basic standard, and are reportedly in talks with you about trading off affordable housing requirements for Decent Homes funding in order to meet that basic standard. Where does this leave your hopes of an enhanced Decent Homes standard that could improve energy and water efficiency and adapt homes to the challenges of summer overheating?