• Reference: 2010/4096
• Question by: Jennette Arnold OBE
• Meeting date: 15 December 2010

One of my constituents has been stuck on a new Victoria Line train twice now and whilst being led to safety down the tracks he noticed that all the lights on the train go off whilst passengers disembark. Because it was so dark, passengers (including 6 pregnant women and a number of children) were bumping into the poles and each other. Can you answer the following question that my constituent has raised? a. Why was there no emergency lighting to escort passengers on the way out? b. Why weren't torches available to escort people safely of the train? c. Will...

• Reference: 2010/4094
• Question by: Jennette Arnold OBE
• Meeting date: 15 December 2010

Can you provide me with a breakdown showing: a. The number of tube station closures in the last 5 years due to staff illness? b. The average length of time that tube stations were closed for because of this reason?

• Reference: 2010/4093
• Question by: Jennette Arnold OBE
• Meeting date: 15 December 2010

Two stops in my constituency, Angel and Tufnell Park, were recently closed for certain periods of time because key staff fell sick and there were no colleagues available to provide cover. This led to massive disruptions for my constituents, especially at Angel, which is one of the busiest Underground stations in London. How will temporary closures like this be prevented when the tube staff cuts are implemented?

• Reference: 2010/4092
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 15 December 2010

There is currently a great deal of concern that direct government funding for music services and music education may be reduced from April 2011. As music education is one of your priorities; what action have you taken, or will you take, to persuade the coalition government not to cut music services and education in our schools?

• Reference: 2010/4091
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 15 December 2010

Is the funding previously promised by your office to restore Broomfield House, Enfield secure?

• Reference: 2010/4090
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 15 December 2010

Have you reprimanded Brian Coleman, Chair of London Fire Authority, over his recent rude remarks concerning firefighters?

• Reference: 2010/4089
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 15 December 2010

Have you had discussions with the MPS concerning policing tactics at the recent student demonstrations? If so, please outline the contents of those discussions.

• Reference: 2010/4088
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 15 December 2010

Will the proposals in this Bill improve the governance of London's policing?

• Reference: 2010/4087
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 15 December 2010

Are you committed to retaining the current numbers of Safer Schools officers?

• Reference: 2010/4086
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 15 December 2010

Your Scholar's programme worked with Aimhigher to raise the aspirations of London's children in care. Given that the government has announced it will axe this excellent scheme, how do you intend to fill this gap? What representations have you made to the coalition government, or will you be making, to persuade them not to take such an appalling decision?