• Reference: 2008/0838
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 21 May 2008

Since the introduction of the MPS Counter-Terrorism campaign a number of amateur photographers have expressed their concern at being confronted and wrongly accused by police officers and PCSOs when taking photographs in public places. What can you do to ensure that this campaign does not inadvertently criminalise innocent amateur photographers?

• Reference: 2008/0837
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 21 May 2008

Given the closure of the East London Line and difficulties experienced by local residents in the Wapping area due to the inadequate frequency of the replacement bus services during closure, will you consider increasing the frequency of this replacement service?

• Reference: 2008/0835
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 21 May 2008

During East London Line closure can you ensure that where possible, both Tower Hill and Shadwell underground stations are not closed for improvement works on the same day?

• Reference: 2008/0834
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 21 May 2008

Are you able to tell me whether a 'cost benefit analysis' was carried out before a decision was taken to send a London bus to Beijing?

• Reference: 2008/0833
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 21 May 2008

How much did Transport for London allocate to boroughs in 2007/08 to spend on residential cycle parking? How much is due to be spent this financial year? As part of your commitment to increase secure cycle parking in London, will you ask Transport for London to review, with local authorities and housing associations, the total demand for residential cycle parking in London?

• Reference: 2008/0832
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 21 May 2008

Will you ask the Metropolitan Police what measures are in place to ensure front-line police staff, such as those working on the reception desk at police stations, are trained to deal politely and respectfully with the public at all times? Is provision in place for on-going training in these areas?

• Reference: 2008/0831
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 21 May 2008

Will you lobby for the reclassification of lap dancing clubs as Sex Encounter Establishments? If so, can you outline what specific steps you intend to take and how you will support local authorities in London who also wish to bring this up with the Government?

• Reference: 2008/0830
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 21 May 2008

How is pick pocketing recorded as a crime and how is police performance on arrests and convictions for this offence recorded? Will you make records for the last two years available?

• Reference: 2008/0829
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 21 May 2008

Have you considered extending Transport for London's 'Together for London' campaign to promote polite and courteous behaviour when passengers are boarding buses? I have received correspondence from a constituent who is discouraged from travelling on the number 104 bus from Stratford bus station due to what she describes as the 'uncontrollable savagery' of other passengers trying to board the bus.

• Reference: 2008/0828
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 21 May 2008

How many recommendations made by independent Cycle Route Implementation and Stakeholder Plan studies have Transport for London decided not to implement?