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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: 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: 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: 2003/0357
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 10 December 2003

Do you believe that having the Mayor direct the work of borough commanders would: 1) Improve local accountability or 2) Improve local policing? .

• Reference: 2003/0358
• Question by: Jennette Arnold OBE
• Meeting date: 10 December 2003

Is setting a minimum Borough policing strength compatible with decentralising resource management to borough commanders? .

• Reference: 2003/0359
• Question by: Samantha Heath
• Meeting date: 10 December 2003

Is tackling low level and street crime a priority for the Met? .

• Reference: 2003/0360
• Question by: Len Duvall OBE
• Meeting date: 10 December 2003

How many days a week is enough to fulfil the role of the Chair of the MPA? .

• Reference: 2003/0362
• Question by: Jennette Arnold OBE
• Meeting date: 10 December 2003

What work is the MPS doing on tackling underlying causes of youth disaffection and anti-social behaviour? .