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• Reference: 2005/0069-1
• Question by: Dee Doocey
• Meeting date: 06 April 2005

When Eurostar moves out of Waterloo, five long platforms are potentially freed up for South West Trains, which would potentially reduce rail congestion for commuters very considerably. However some engineering work would be vitally necessary to modify the track access to the Eurostar platforms so that commuter trains could use them. Are you in discussion with the Government and Network Rail to ensure that the necessary funding will be made available for 2007? ... I want to ask about Waterloo Station and what will happen to the five platforms that will be freed up when Eurostar moves out in 2007...

• Reference: 2005/0066-1
• Question by: Lynne Featherstone
• Meeting date: 06 April 2005

Car clubs claim to reduce car use by five to one. Do you support car clubs in Greater London?

• Reference: 2005/0067-1
• Question by: Lynne Featherstone
• Meeting date: 06 April 2005

What response do you have to the report of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Transport on London's Tube system?

• Reference: 2005/0070-1
• Question by: Mike Tuffrey
• Meeting date: 06 April 2005

Eurostar - links with other transport modes The design of the new Stratford International station for Eurostar is such that it will involve passengers in a 500 metre walk to reach the Stratford public transport interchange for Tube, DLR and bus. What plans does TfL have to overcome this ludicrous situation - can some kind of transit shuttle be built?

• Reference: 2005/0071-1
• Question by: Dee Doocey
• Meeting date: 06 April 2005

Eurostar will transfer their operation from Waterloo to St Pancras during 2007 with the opening of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. Since there appear to be no direct public transport links either by bus or Tube between Waterloo and St Pancras, what arrangements will TfL be putting in place to make it easier for Eurostar passengers living south of the river to reach St Pancras?

• Reference: 2005/0072-1
• Question by: Sally Hamwee
• Meeting date: 06 April 2005

Who owns the congestion charge scheme copyright (idea/design)? What is it worth and which cities are interested in buying it? How much income has Capita and/or TfL received to date from advising on or selling the copyright/design of the congestion charge scheme to other cities?

• Reference: 2005/0073-1
• Question by: Dee Doocey
• Meeting date: 06 April 2005

Doesn't it defeat the whole purpose of Oystercard when cardholders using many mainline stations (such as Paddington and Waterloo) have to queue up in rush-hour to have their cards read by a small number of handheld readers, slowing down their journey further. What progress has been made in negotiating with train operating companies to install permanent Oystercard readers at all mainline rail stations in London and what timetable has been drawn up?

• Reference: 2005/0074-1
• Question by: Lynne Featherstone
• Meeting date: 06 April 2005

How do you reconcile any plans for marketing the `tag and beacon- scheme with the implications that it has for civil liberties. What is the latest timetable for the development of tag and beacon schemes in the capital?

• Reference: 2005/0075-1
• Question by: Mike Tuffrey
• Meeting date: 06 April 2005

Why is the Oyster Pre-pay peak-hours discount only available on buses with conductors? How many routes are therefore excluded from the discount and what is this as a percentage of all bus routes?

• Reference: 2005/0076-1
• Question by: Sally Hamwee
• Meeting date: 06 April 2005

Can you outline in more detail the GLA transport grant increase of £35million for 2004/05? What are the implications for the Business Plan and how will this additional funding be spent?