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• Reference: 2005/0355-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 08 September 2005

To minimise construction traffic on local roads, are there any plans to use rail for the delivery of materials as at Colnbrook in the construction of Heathrow T5?

• Reference: 2005/0358-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 08 September 2005

How do you intend to work with other agencies in the field, such as Sport England and the London Sports Board, to ensure there is an integrated strategy for community sports legacy and a joined up use of investment?

• Reference: 2005/0344-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 08 September 2005

Many of the London boroughs who supported the games (especially the outer ones) are now looking to see how they are going to directly benefit. How do you intend to engage with them and both manage and hopefully meet some of their expectations?

• Reference: 2005/0356-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 08 September 2005

A legacy for community sport was a highlight of the Olympic bid. How will you ensure that there is a lasting sporting legacy for all Londoners (not just elite athletes)?

• Reference: 2005/0359-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 08 September 2005

There seems to be a shortfall in funding, especially in the refurbishment of identified training facilities. Where do you see this shortfall coming from?

• Reference: 2005/0361-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 08 September 2005

Given the poor performance of the British Team at the World Athletics Championships in Helsinki, what measures can be put in place to ensure that British athletics has the necessary infrastructure to enable our sports men and women to succeed at the highest level in 2012?

• Reference: 2005/0362-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 08 September 2005

At the meeting of the IOC in Singapore in July, baseball and softball were dropped from the 2012 programme of sports. Is there any process available for nominating other sports that could be included in the 2012 Games, such as Twenty20 cricket, where the infrastructure is already in place?

• Reference: 2005/0374-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 08 September 2005

How will developments and plans for the involvement of other key Olympic venues outside of the main site be managed - including Wembley and Wimbledon? Will there be a programme to secure local community benefits, youth engagement and employment for these locations?

• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 12 January 2005

I am sure you agree that Islam is no more homophobic than the other great faiths in the world. I would like to quote some recent comments by some of the respected leaders of those faith communities in London. The Chief Rabbi, Dr Jonathan Sacks, recently said that `in Judaism homosexuality is forbidden'. Parkash Sharma, the President of the National Council of Hindu Temples, said that `homosexuality was an unnatural state'. Inderjit Singh, the Director of the Network of Sikh Organisations has said that `homosexual relationships were not a valid alternative to marriage'. Brian Coleman (Chair): Mr Qureshi, the Mayor...

• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 12 January 2005

Could you tell me how the procedure differs for mayoral events?