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• Reference: 2023/2428
• Question by: Hina Bokhari
• Meeting date: 22 June 2023

Based on the LCCI’s recent report on refugee employment, it seems that businesses see the potential in hiring refugees but lack the necessary knowledge to do so. How are you planning to address this information gap?

• Reference: 2023/2429
• Question by: Hina Bokhari
• Meeting date: 22 June 2023

In your efforts to increase refugee employment, will you consider the motivations of businesses that have successfully hired refugees, such as through the provision of information and support?

• Reference: 2023/2430
• Question by: Hina Bokhari
• Meeting date: 22 June 2023

Will you consider formulating your own streamlined and accessible process for businesses to verify the qualifications of refugees, given this is a significant concern for London businesses?

• Reference: 2023/2431
• Question by: Hina Bokhari
• Meeting date: 22 June 2023

What specific goals or targets do you have for increasing refugee employment in London?

• Reference: 2023/2442
• Question by: Hina Bokhari
• Meeting date: 22 June 2023

BusinessLDN has been highlighting the positive impact that bringing back VAT-free shopping for international visitors would have on London and the UK. Such a step would boost our attractiveness to overseas tourism which supports jobs and drives growth, while it would also deliver an extra £350 million in tax revenues for the Exchequer every year. Recent national events, such as the King’s Coronation would have attracted even more international visitors to help turbocharge the economy and with the Paris Olympics almost a year away it is vital that we reintroduce the scheme so international visitors are encouraged to make the...

• Reference: 2023/2411
• Question by: Hina Bokhari
• Meeting date: 22 June 2023

How can the Mayor and GLA work with the Government and local authorities to make sure that communities who have been excluded from the energy support grants, such as Gypsies and Travellers living on roadside camps and itinerant Boaters, can access suitable financial support?

• Reference: 2023/1534
• Question by: Hina Bokhari
• Meeting date: 18 May 2023

What data is being collected to monitor the effectiveness of policies and programs aimed at supporting London businesses, and how is this data being used to inform decision-making?

• Reference: 2023/1541
• Question by: Hina Bokhari
• Meeting date: 18 May 2023

Will you consider the introduction of a commercial programme similar to Solar Together which allows cultural venues and businesses to opt-in to install solar panels at a discounted price?

• Reference: 2023/1543
• Question by: Hina Bokhari
• Meeting date: 18 May 2023

Can you provide a breakdown by expense area (accommodation, travel etc.) of the amount spent on the Night Czar’s recent trip to Australia?

• Reference: 2023/1544
• Question by: Hina Bokhari
• Meeting date: 18 May 2023

Can you provide a breakdown of the cost to the taxpayer of the Night Czar’s recent trip to Australia (including travel expenses both for the visit and during the visit; subsistence costs; accommodation for the night Czar and any staff)?