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• Reference: 2011/0170-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 09 November 2011

I note with some alarm that TfL's latest Health, Safety & environment report shows CO2 from TfL's public transport services has increased for the third successive year. Can you explain and justify this failure? Is it now possible to meet the 20% carbon reduction target by 2017/18 and what are you doing to achieve this? As the relevant section of the document is the chapter entitled "Reducing carbon emissions" do you accept that this title is dishonest?

• Reference: 2011/0171-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 09 November 2011

How many taxis are there in London and how many private hire vehicles? How much CO2 was generated by taxis in 2010/11 and how much by private hire vehicles? How much NOx was generated by each group?

• Reference: 2011/0172-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 09 November 2011

I note with some alarm that TfL's latest Health, Safety & environment report shows that for the third successive year that TfL's NOx emissions are above the target. How do you explain this continuing failure and what measures have you taken to ensure the target is met in 2011/12? Is it now possible to meet the 40% reduction in NOx from TfL's operations by 2017/18 and what are you doing to achieve this?

• Reference: 2011/0173-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 09 November 2011

I note that buses accounted for 76% of recorded TfL NOx emissions in 2010/11 & that during that time emissions from the bus fleet fell by just one per cent. What steps are you taking to bring down bus NOx, how much budget is TfL allocating to this and what help are you seeking from government?

• Reference: 2011/0174-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 09 November 2011

I note with some alarm that TfL's latest Health, Safety & environment report shows that TfL's PM10 emissions have increased for the second year running and that they now exceed TfL's own target, despite having fallen significantly under the previous mayor. Are you able to explain and justify this failure? Will it now be possible for TfL to reach its target of reducing PM10 by 50% by 2017/18 and what are you doing to achieve this?

• Reference: 2011/0175-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 09 November 2011

Taxis and private hire vehicles accounted for 79% of total PM10 emissions in 2010/11 and total emissions from these sources increased by 8 % to 116 tonnes in 2010/11. How many taxis are there in London and how any private hire vehicles? How much PM10 was generated by taxis in 2010/11 and how much by private hire vehicles?

• Reference: 2011/0176-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 09 November 2011

In view of their disproportionate contribution to London's CO2, NOx and PM10 emissions, are there any plans to put a limit on the number of taxis and private hire vehicles that are allowed on London's streets? Could emissions from this sector jeopardise London's narrow avoidance of EU fines?

• Reference: 2011/0177-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 09 November 2011

There is an annual cap of 480,000 aircraft allowed to use Heathrow, however, the number of passengers using the airport could rise from 66 million currently to up to 95 million once redevelopment and construction of terminals are completed. Do we have sufficient surface transport to cope with the numbers, particularly in West London at hotspots like Hammersmith and Paddington?

• Reference: 2011/0178-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 09 November 2011

Are you concerned about the lorry movements as suggested by Crossrail contractors for tunnel segments, and the impact they will have on local residents and businesses at the Royal Oak portal?

• Reference: 2011/0179-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 09 November 2011

I am concerned that a long-standing retail and manufacturing business in west London will lose their premises, a lovely 19th century building still in active use, simply because Crossrail planners want their site, but have not taken sufficient care in how they can minimise disruption to the local area. Will you please ensure that the senior planner for this section of Crossrail meets with me and the owners of Big Table at the site to explain Crossrail's current thinking for the area and how the site can be shared, or the sub-station moved nearer to the tunnel?