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• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 02 December 2015

Fiona Twycross AM: I wanted to correct the impression that was given that the way it has been operating at the moment has been simply about opposition Members [on LFEPA] getting at the Mayor. The fact is that the Mayor has insisted on managing by Direction even when there has not been an impasse, including on issues over which there has been cross‑party agreement by LFEPA Members. I just wondered if you could focus a little bit on what impact the Mayor’s insistence on management by Direction has had. To be honest, we have had Directions on all sorts of...

• Question by: Richard Tracey
• Meeting date: 02 December 2015

Richard Tracey AM: Chairman, probably this is one for you as the politician of the two of you. The fact is, surely, that government, particularly local government, has been changing very considerably over recent years. That is accepted. The straight point to you: is it not correct that perhaps LFEPA in its current form is out of date and past its sell‑by date, really?

• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 02 December 2015

Fiona Twycross AM: We obviously have to make sensible use of resources in the face of cuts. Some of the new technology that could come online is really interesting and will offer exciting possibilities, but do you agree with the Londoner who contacted me yesterday to say that £283,000 for a website rebuild is bordering on scandalous?

• Reference: 2004/0002-1
• Question by: Andrew Pelling
• Meeting date: 14 January 2004

How many officers are being transferred with the move of the TSG based in Croydon to Catford? .

• Reference: 2003/0351
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 10 December 2003

What more needs to be done to reduce domestic violence? .

• Reference: 2003/0353
• Question by: Noel Lynch
• Meeting date: 10 December 2003

In a recent survey of older people, Age Concern found that nearly half of over 75s are afraid to leave their home at night. What kind of out reach programmes does the Met have for helping to tackle this fear, bearing in mind that the chance of being a victim of crime decreases as one gets older? .

• Reference: 2003/0354
• Question by: Len Duvall OBE
• Meeting date: 10 December 2003

Is more effective policing, including the expansion of neighbourhood policing, dependent on increased spending? .

• Reference: 2003/0387
• Question by: Meg Hillier
• Meeting date: 10 December 2003

How is the Met working with British Transport Police, transport providers and local councils to tackle ticket touting and to avoid stations becoming no go areas? .

• Reference: 2003/0394
• Question by: Valerie Shawcross
• Meeting date: 10 December 2003

What can be done to a) prevent the recruitment of overt racists into the police service and b) Change the culture amongst some junior officers which it is still alleged to be negative towards women and BME colleagues? .

• Reference: 2003/0405
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 10 December 2003

What is the timetable for reaching the target of 59% of safety camera offences turned into fines paid? .