• Reference: 2008/0523
• Question by: Bob Blackman
• Meeting date: 20 February 2008

I have received a complaint from a resident in my constituency who is a Licensed London Taxi Driver about private hire companies touting. Please can you make further investigation into this complaint? A private hire company registered at the premises of the cafe royal is making a mockery of the hackney carriage rules that govern their licensing. A linkman with a clipboard stands outside the club and as customers leave he asks them if they need a taxi when they indicated that they do require a taxi he flags a private hire vehicle that is ranking out side virgin mega...

• Reference: 2008/0522
• Question by: Bob Blackman
• Meeting date: 20 February 2008

I understand that reports have been sent to you concerning illegal mini cab activity in west London. What action are you taking to combat the illegal mini cab trade outside the Café Royal, Tiger Tiger and the Sports Café in Haymarket and Pangaea in Clarges Street specifically?

• Reference: 2008/0520
• Question by: Bob Blackman
• Meeting date: 20 February 2008

do not appear to have received a reply to the question I posed to you at Mayor's Question Time on 30th January for written answer, please can you provide a reply? Energy Efficient Light Bulbs Question No: 294 / 2008 Bob Blackman How many energy efficient light bulbs were issued as part of the `light bulb amnesty' from Friday 11 January to Sunday 13 January? How does this compare with the projected target of 63% of Londoners anticipated in the press promotion? How many energy efficient light bulbs were issued as part of the 'light bulb amnesty' from Friday 11...

• Reference: 2008/0518
• Question by: Bob Blackman
• Meeting date: 20 February 2008

Why have you appointed Rebecca Sparks to LfEPA and what particular qualities will she bring to the Authority?

• Reference: 2008/0517
• Question by: Bob Blackman
• Meeting date: 20 February 2008

At the Mayor's Question Time on 30th January, you agreed to release the spreadsheet on your calculations for the value of the land to be sold as part of the process of paying for the Olympic Site, when will you make this available to the Assembly so that we can compare the figures provided by the LDA and those being used by your office?

• Reference: 2008/0516
• Question by: Bob Blackman
• Meeting date: 20 February 2008

Where will the new sites you have recommended for funding be located and how will the funding for the improvement of 105 pitches be allocated?

• Reference: 2008/0515
• Question by: Bob Blackman
• Meeting date: 20 February 2008

How many schoolchildren will benefit each year from the programme of visits under your plan for total cost of £1,615,380 per annum and how will the places on these visits be allocated?

• Reference: 2008/0514
• Question by: Bob Blackman
• Meeting date: 20 February 2008

The main barrier to the implementation of water meters is the capital cost borne by the householder in having a water meter fitted, as part of your study, are you asking for the funding of the installation of water meters to be considered?

• Reference: 2008/0513
• Question by: Bob Blackman
• Meeting date: 20 February 2008

Your report states that crime has reduced, the experience on the ground however, is that most people do not bother to report crime as they feel that no action is taken, however, the number of incidents involving knife or gun crime is still increasing, even on your figures, what action are you taking to combat this crime wave?

• Reference: 2008/0512
• Question by: Bob Blackman
• Meeting date: 20 February 2008

Given the importance of the Victoria Line for transporting fans at the end of Arsenal and Tottenham home games, will you consider extending the operation of the Victoria Line to 11pm when either club has home matches during the week to allow fans to travel home safely?