• Reference: 2010/3728
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 17 October 2010

Local Authorities are facing drastic cuts to their budgets as announced in the recent CSR. What steps are you taking to understand the scale of possible cuts to youth activities in London Boroughs, and what assistance are you planning to give, if at all?

• Reference: 2010/3725
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 17 October 2010

Are you reviewing your plan for 10 Mayoral Academies?

• Reference: 2010/3724
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 17 October 2010

What discussions are you having with your current Mayoral Academies and their respective local authority with regards to any uncertainties/changes to your Academy programme?

• Reference: 2010/3723
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 17 October 2010

As the LDA will cease to exist and has had its funding slashed will you be able to meet your obligations to your Mayoral Academies?

• Reference: 2010/3722
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 17 October 2010

What contractual obligations does the LDA have in relation to any Mayoral Academy?

• Reference: 2010/3721
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 17 October 2010

Better provision for the resettlement of offenders is welcome. However, there is concern that the costs of such plans will disproportionately affect areas of London where housing costs are lower, such as Edmonton and Tottenham, in my constituency. There is also concern that additional services such as drug and alcohol treatment would also be further under strain. Do you share these concerns? What representations are you making to the Ministry of Justice to ensure that some parts of London do not suffer disproportionately and that they are fully reimbursed for any additional costs?

• Reference: 2010/3720
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 17 October 2010

Do you have any concerns about plans to reduce prisons'/youth detention capacity in London?

• Reference: 2010/3719
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 17 October 2010

You recently announced that bus crime was down 30%. Can you explain over what time period you are measuring the 30% drop?

• Reference: 2010/3718
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 17 October 2010

Do you believe that the terror alert level is useful or do you agree with your Deputy Mayor for Policing that it spreads fear and confusion? (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23884816-terror-threat-k…)

• Reference: 2010/3717
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 17 October 2010

London's Police Commissioner has stated that he hopes to move forward with rationalising the police estate, in particular old Victorian buildings that are not fit for purpose. Will you ensue that no police station is closed until alternative good quality front counter provision is provided nearby?