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• Reference: 2004/0210-1
• Question by: Noel Lynch
• Meeting date: 17 March 2004

What is the official figure for new housing expected in the London Thames Gateway - 60,000 (ODPM), 91,000 (London partners) or 120,000 (referred to by Mayor at launch of London Plan)? How much development is dependent on infrastructure (transport, utilities, health, education and social facilities) for which no funding is committed? .

• Reference: 2004/0211-1
• Question by: Noel Lynch
• Meeting date: 17 March 2004

What consideration has been given to a 'Sustainable Communities Standard' for London Thames Gateway, which would set standards for access to education, health care, shops and services, transport, leisure and open spaces? .

• Reference: 2004/0212-1
• Question by: Noel Lynch
• Meeting date: 17 March 2004

The current lack of transparent standards for new housing in Thames Gateway has given rise to fears that "high density mixed use housing" will degenerate into "sink estates". How can you prevent these fears being realised? What standards (from the plethora of governmental and non-governmental advice) will be adopted? .

• 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: 2003/0352
• Question by: Noel Lynch
• Meeting date: 10 December 2003

A recent survey by Age Concern showed that 66% of older people report crime while 60% would like more information about crime prevention schemes. What programmes do the Met have to get older people involved in crime prevention? .

• Question by: Noel Lynch
• Meeting date: 10 December 2003

Noel Lynch (AM): In your opening remarks you mentioned the TV images and the predominance of attacks on older people, when in actual fact it is most towards young people. Of course, the problem now is that over 50% of over 75s are afraid to leave their houses because they are afraid of getting attacked. What can you do to allay their fears?