• Reference: 2007/2610
• Question by: Geoff Pope
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

Now that we have confirmation that the Crossrail One project is going ahead, will you increase the priority of interchange planning work at this station? In particular: a) will you press for an integrated bus station to be provided on site as part of current property development plans? b) will you ensure that Ealing Broadway Station is upgraded so that passengers can enjoy 21st century standards of access, comfort, space and facilities as soon as practical, and can you tell me when this is estimated to be?

• Reference: 2007/2609
• Question by: Geoff Pope
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

You first gave your backing to the Oxford Street tram proposal in August 2006. In your Answer to my Question 2301 / 2007 you announced that "the Oxford Street Transit feasibility study will begin in November 2007". By what date does TfL plan to complete this study?

• Reference: 2007/2607
• Question by: Sally Hamwee
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

The Assembly has over the last 7 years regularly drawn to your attention the poor arrangements that exist with regard to the distribution of the Londoner. Why have you now approved an expenditure of £50,000 to ICM to "evaluate the effectiveness of different channels used to distribute the Londoner", when you are at the same time spending an additional £60,000 for cover "costs associated with boosting Royal Mail distribution" (MA3205)? If you and your officers have already identified the problem, what is the purpose of the research?

• Reference: 2007/2606
• Question by: Geoff Pope
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

As you state in your latest report, the strength of the West End's retail sales "tell their own story". Given the strong performance over the last two years of the retail economy in the West End is it now not time to progress the plans for pedestrianising Oxford Street which we first advanced to you almost 4 years ago?

• Reference: 2007/2605
• Question by: Sally Hamwee
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

What is the justification for holding a reception, costing £6,000, in City Hall just two days before the full scale Capitalwoman conference on March 8th 2008 takes place?

• Reference: 2007/2604
• Question by: Sally Hamwee
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

What plans are being put in place to ensure that the range of speakers and contributors to the Capitalwoman conference next March reflect the diverse community of women in London and the wide ranging views held by women in the capital?

• Reference: 2007/2603
• Question by: Mike Tuffrey
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

What note do you intend to take of the people's comments voiced during the last PQT in Redbridge? For instance will you act on the concerns expressed about 'bendy buses', paying for the Olympics and the excessive number of press and media staff in your budget?

• Reference: 2007/2601
• Question by: Mike Tuffrey
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

Now you are to have new powers over housing and planning, will you draw up and publish a formal strategy as to how you intend to engage and work with boroughs in achieving the 50% target for affordable housing.

• Reference: 2007/2600
• Question by: Dee Doocey
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

What is the current status of London TV, on what platforms is it transmitted, and what is the current budget for London TV?

• Reference: 2007/2599
• Question by: Dee Doocey
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

How many Visit London partners are there within Inner London, and how many are in Outer London?