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• Reference: 2007/0059-1
• Question by: Damian Hockney
• Meeting date: 10 November 2007

In 2005-06 the two highest salaries paid by the LDA were one salary in the range £190-200k and one salary in the range £130-£140k. In 2006-07 the LDA paid two salaries in the range £210-£220k. Which posts attracted these salaries, and how do you justify increases of approximately 10% and 60% respectively in the two highest salaries at a time when average pay increases were closer to 3%?

• Reference: 2007/0060-1
• Question by: Damian Hockney
• Meeting date: 10 November 2007

In 2005-06 the LDA had 66 employees paid in excess of £50,000 per annum. By 2006-07 this had increased to 107. How do you justify this increase? How many salaries in excess of £50k are being paid in 2007-08?

• Reference: 2007/0061-1
• Question by: Damian Hockney
• Meeting date: 10 November 2007

There is clear evidence from Athens and other Olympic cities that hosting the Olympic Games has a severe negative impact on visitor levels. Has Visit London undertaken any studies of this phenomenon and what will it be doing to limit damage to the adversely affected tourist industry in 2012?

• Reference: 2007/0062-1
• Question by: Damian Hockney
• Meeting date: 10 November 2007

The Mayor has stated that airport expansion should be "sustainable". How do you define "sustainable" in the context of airport expansion?

• Reference: 2007/0063-1
• Question by: Damian Hockney
• Meeting date: 10 November 2007

On what basis does the LDA provide funding for events like the London Fashion Week? Is there any calculation for funding based on how successful the particular industry is financially and whether that industry could provide its own support?

• Reference: 2007/0064-1
• Question by: Peter Hulme Cross
• Meeting date: 10 November 2007

There is considerable concern amongst residents near the Olympic site about large quantities of dust being generated by contractors. Residents are also concerned that the dust may be contaminated. What tests were conducted by the LDA during the remediation process to check that the dust is not contaminated and can the concerned residents have access to the test results?

• Reference: 2007/0065-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 10 November 2007

What progress are you making with climate change initiatives?

• Reference: 2007/0066-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 10 November 2007

What is the LDA's role in the development of more homes for Londoners? How do you see this changing when Communities England is established?

• Reference: 2007/0067-1
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 10 November 2007

How successful has the LDA's childcare initiative been? What lessons has it taught us?

• Reference: 2007/0068-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 10 November 2007

After the Olympics and Crossrail what is the next 'big ticket' project for London in the LDA's eyes?