• Reference: 2007/2587
• Question by: Jennette Arnold OBE
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

Is the Mayor aware of the concerns felt by members of Black Londoners Forum in terms of the lack of action arising from the LDA's BAME Action plan?

• Reference: 2007/2586
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

It is more than six months since the extension of congestion charging into West London. Would you please have another look at the petition l presented from the residents of Warwick Estate concerning a pedestrian crossing under the Westway and over the Harrow Road to replace the derelict subway. Now it is clearer what the impact along the Harrow Road is can you tell us when residents can expect this crossing.

• Reference: 2007/2585
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

It is more than six-months since the extension of congestion charging into West London. Would you now reconsider the slip road entrance onto the Westway from Porchester Road and Gloucester Terrace as part of the exempt zone onto the Westway, which has unnecessarily penalised local residents in Bayswater and caused extra congestion along Bishop's Bridge Road.

• Reference: 2007/2584
• Question by: Jennette Arnold OBE
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

Further to my Question 0511/2006 Accidents Involving Children, I welcome the actions which have taken place from your recommendations to roll out pilot projects across London to look into the issues as to why there are three times more black children being killed or seriously injured as pedestrians on London's streets regardless of economic background. Will TfL commit to funding a wider roll out of these projects to tackle the injury inequality amongst London's Black children?

• Reference: 2007/2583
• Question by: Len Duvall OBE
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

In light of the Mayor's long advocacy of action to address the educational under achievement of black African Caribbean pupils, is he aware of the outcome of the recent Joint Area Review of children's services in the London Borough of Lewisham and does he have plans to promote the work of Lewisham schools, Lewisham Council and voluntary organisations as successfully raising the achievement of black African Caribbean pupils in Lewisham schools?

• Reference: 2007/2582
• Question by: Len Duvall OBE
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

In light of the Audits Commission's praise for the energy efficiency work for Lewisham Council, will the GLA be undertaking any further joint work with Lewisham?

• Reference: 2007/2581
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

Do you have plans to rename any of London's tube stations? It has been suggested in the national press that you are keen to rename Aldgate East Station. At what stage are you with this proposal?

• Reference: 2007/2580
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

Given the delays and public communication problems associated with the works to the southbound bore, how will TfL ensure that the refurbishment to the northbound bore starting in Spring 2008 will go smoothly? Can you reassure East Londoners that the 2-year project will be managed to ensure East Londoners do not experience more years of frustration?

• Reference: 2007/2579
• Question by: Jennette Arnold OBE
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

In light of Time Out's recent article, `Why are the arts so white?', does the Mayor agree that this undeniable phenomenon underlines the enormous importance of celebrating Black History Month and join me in congratulating the Gain professional development programme for its work in encouraging individuals from BAME communities to serve on the boards of arts and sports organisations in London?

• Reference: 2007/2578
• Question by: Jennette Arnold OBE
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

Will the Mayor ensure the widest promotion of London Overground now that TfL has taken over responsibility for the North London, West London, Gospel Oak to Barking and the Euston to Watford lines and give an assurance that Londoner's pensioners will be entitled to free travel without restrictions?