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• Question by: Damian Hockney
• Meeting date: 08 November 2006

The problem is when the Chair of the Federation is saying what he says, which is so seriously strong when he says that it is being reported it is far below what really happens, underplayed for political reasons, you can play with statistics in that sense and the public does not feel that we have gotten on top of it. I think that independent statistics surely are the answer.

• Reference: 2006/0382-1
• Question by: Damian Hockney
• Meeting date: 08 November 2006

Statistics appear to show a drop in crime, but do you have any reservations about the statistics?

• Reference: 2005/0261-1
• Question by: Andrew Pelling
• Meeting date: 15 June 2005

Many areas in Croydon and Sutton are cursed with the riding of small mini-mopeds and motorcycles on pathways, parks, open spaces and roads by riders often unhelmeted. Frequently it seems that individual community ward officers do their very best to tackle the problems arising from this behaviour. What though is best practice across the Metropolitan Police Service on dealing with this problem ? What powers are employed to tackle such behaviour and what additional powers could the police service seek to tackle this issue?

• Reference: 2005/0262-1
• Question by: Andrew Pelling
• Meeting date: 15 June 2005

What opportunities and challenges do you see for the Service from proposals in the Queen's Speech ?

• Reference: 2005/0168-1
• Question by: Damian Hockney
• Meeting date: 15 June 2005

No doubt you are aware of the complaints about the Met's new in-house magazine, 'The Sharp End'. It has been described by the Metropolitan Police Federation as patronising, insulting and a huge waste of money. Have you read it, and if so, do you agree?