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• Reference: 2017/4630
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 16 November 2017

Immigration is vital to London's economy, diversity and culture; with this, the rights of EU citizens living in London need protecting as well. How would you like to see this happen and what would you like the government to do to manage immigration sensibly without damaging London's economy and reputation as world's leading multicultural city? What are your thoughts on cap on migration?

• Reference: 2017/4633
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 16 November 2017

I welcome your announcement of visiting six cities to boost trade with India and Pakistan. Aren't you missing the trick by not visiting Bangladesh which too offers great scope for trade with London?

• Reference: 2017/4635
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 16 November 2017

What work have you done to promote the contribution of older Londoners actively in all areas of your responsibility, such as skills and employment?

• Reference: 2017/3350
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 10 August 2017

A report 'A Skilful Exit (What Small Firms Want From Brexit)' by the Federation of Small Businesses seeks a transition period for its members whereby the existing immigration arrangements continue after Brexit until a new system is in place. FSB's research shows that "EU workers play an important role in helping to plug chronic skills gaps in key occupations and sectors…. The report strongly demonstrates, the ability to hire people with the right skills, and to do business across UK-EU borders, is fundamental to small firms' survival and growth." How can the Mayor help small businesses / FSB in this...

• Reference: 2017/2984
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 13 July 2017

Who should 'good growth' be good for?

• Reference: 2017/2812
• Question by: Siân Berry
• Meeting date: 13 July 2017

Thank you for your response to my question 2017/2114. Will the use of name-blind recruitment be included in your 'Business Compact' set of recommended standards for employers? If you don't plan to include it initially, will it be considered for inclusion after the results of your review of the impact of name-blind recruitment within the GLA group is complete?

• Reference: 2017/1880
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 22 March 2017

I have been asked to raise the following question on behalf of a concerned Londoner regarding election of LLDC Chair of the board "Will the Mayor take a proactive role in selecting the new Chair of the LLDC Board to ensure that the candidates view local communities as equal partners and not obstacles - and will he ensure the LLDC executives as well as the Board honour their own "community engagement policy" which says: "Working with existing and emerging communities will be vital to ensuring that old and new communities feel a sense of ownership and responsibility for the places...

• Reference: 2017/1881
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 22 March 2017

I have been asked to raise the following question on behalf of a concerned Londoner 'The LLDC's Chief Executive told the Regeneration committee that the new Chair would be working with key stakeholders - "boroughs, major employers, housing developers, venue operators and universities" - but no mention of local communities". Can you take the necessary action to see that local communities are not marginalised?

• Reference: 2017/1884
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 22 March 2017

Is the current Business Rates system flawed and in need of a serious overhaul? Will LVT be a right means to replace the existing system to benefit businesses and support local communities?

• Reference: 2017/0666
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 20 February 2017

Can you give me an update on what the Economic Fairness Team has been doing around financial inclusion and can you explain how will the tram be looking to tackle the problem of debt in London?