• Reference: 2007/2915
• Question by: Mike Tuffrey
• Meeting date: 12 December 2007

Given the economic arguments put forward by the government for the expansion of Heathrow, will you commission the GLA's economists to conduct an impact assessment to identify the negative economic impacts to Londoners if expansion were to go ahead and highlight the benefits of alternatives such as rail for short-haul, so that a fully rounded picture is available?"

• Reference: 2007/2862
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 12 December 2007

What work has been done to analyse the possible impacts of the rising cost of oil on London's economic and social development? How do you intend to take account of these impacts in your strategies and plans for London?

• Reference: 2007/2839
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 12 December 2007

Will you ensure that there is a thorough, independent and transparent re-assessment of a wide range of alternatives to the current Thames Gateway Bridge proposal, with the aim of finding the best way of reconciling your economic and social objectives for East London with your climate change, transport and environmental objectives?

• Reference: 2007/2815
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 12 December 2007

Did you at any stage in the past few months discuss with Government alternative models for the future of Metronet? What, if any, financial guarantees have you received from Government for the support of the works previously promised by the Metronet consortium?

• Reference: 2007/2810
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 12 December 2007

How well prepared is London this year for a potential flu pandemic? And are we coordinated with other Government agencies and other regions?

• Reference: 2007/2806
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 12 December 2007

Only 50 bicycle spaces are available at the reopened St Pancras station. Do you agree that this number is inadequate and will more spaces be provided?

• Reference: 2007/2805
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 12 December 2007

Following the demise of Metronet, the Aldgate East station refurbishment appears to have stopped. Other station refurbishments on the lines maintained by Metronet appear also to be subject to delay. In many cases this may not greatly inconvenience passengers but at Aldgate East it means that the Eastern exit remains closed several weeks after it was due to reopen. Can you advise of the new targets for Aldgate East? Can you also list other stations on which refurbishment has been frozen or drastically slowed down, and those whose repair or refurbishment hasn't started because of the Metronet problem? When will...

• Reference: 2007/2804
• Question by: Valerie Shawcross
• Meeting date: 12 December 2007

At the London Councils Leaders' meeting in November, you undertook to open discussions with London Councils about developing a policy presumption against building on domestic gardens in the London Plan, in order to strengthen the arm of local Councils in refusing such planning applications. Have you made any progress on this issue?

• Reference: 2007/2803
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 12 December 2007

The Government has started its consultation on the expansion of Heathrow with another runway and terminal. What message do you have in response and how do you think Londoners should respond?

• Reference: 2007/2802
• Question by: Jennette Arnold OBE
• Meeting date: 12 December 2007

During the development of Stratford City a significant number of people in surrounding London Boroughs will have the opportunity to find work. What estimates are there of the numbers of jobs that will be filled by workers from each of the adjacent London Boroughs?