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Heathrow expansion

  • Reference: 2008/1004
  • Question by: Darren Johnson
  • Meeting date: 18 June 2008
The government has given a commitment that any increase in Heathrow capacity, including mixed mode runway use, will not go ahead unless European Union air quality standards can be met. Will you challenge any attempt by the government to delay the date by which those standards apply to the United Kingdom?

Thames Water (3)

  • Reference: 2008/1003
  • Question by: Darren Johnson
  • Meeting date: 18 June 2008
Can I have a copy of any documents sent to you by Thames Water outlining commitments made regarding the proposed desalination plant and a pilot scheme to reduce the impact of water-related road works?

Thames Water (2)

  • Reference: 2008/1002
  • Question by: Darren Johnson
  • Meeting date: 18 June 2008
What powers exist to ensure that Thames Water keeps its commitment to use 100% renewable fuel for its proposed desalination plant?

Thames Water (1)

  • Reference: 2008/1001
  • Question by: Darren Johnson
  • Meeting date: 18 June 2008
Thames Water has reportedly given you a commitment to use 100% renewable energy to power its proposed desalination plant. Can you detail how and where this energy will be produced, how any surplus will be used, and how any deficit will be met?

Half price bus fares (2)

  • Reference: 2008/1000
  • Question by: Darren Johnson
  • Meeting date: 18 June 2008
How many Londoners in each borough have taken advantage of the offer of half price bus fares for those in receipt income support?

Half price bus fares (1)

  • Reference: 2008/0999
  • Question by: Darren Johnson
  • Meeting date: 18 June 2008
In the light of growing economic difficulties for many Londoners, will you consider indefinitely continuing the provision of half-price bus travel for those on income support?

Functional body appointments

  • Reference: 2008/0998
  • Question by: Darren Johnson
  • Meeting date: 18 June 2008
Are you concerned that, following your appointment of Tim Parker to the Chair of Transport for London; Brian Coleman to the Chair of the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority; Harvey McGrath as interim head of the London Development Agency; and eventually yourself to the Chair of the Metropolitan Police Authority, no women or black and minority ethnic Londoners will be heading any arm of London Government?

Sir Simon Milton

  • Reference: 2008/0997
  • Question by: Darren Johnson
  • Meeting date: 18 June 2008
How will the GLA's Code of Ethics apply to Sir Simon Milton, given that he has no formal contractual relationship with the Greater London Authority?

Low Emission Zone

  • Reference: 2008/0996
  • Question by: Darren Johnson
  • Meeting date: 18 June 2008
What would be the benefit, in terms of air quality and carbon emissions, of extending the London Low Emission Zone to include heavy vans (those exceeding 1.205 tonnes in unladen weight) and minibuses in 2010? What criteria will you apply when deciding whether to go ahead with this part of the scheme?

Planning applications

  • Reference: 2008/0995
  • Question by: Darren Johnson
  • Meeting date: 18 June 2008
Have all planning decisions referred to you since you took office reduced their CO2 emissions by at least 20% from on-site renewable energy generation?
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