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  • Incidence and Nature of Poverty in London

    • Reference: 2006/0119-1
    • Question by: Brian Coleman
    • Meeting date: 19 July 2006
    How do the experts define poverty in one of the world's wealthiest cities, what does it mean for those individuals deemed to live below the 'poverty line', and why are some BME groups disproportionately affected?
  • Tackling Child Poverty

    • Reference: 2006/0120-1
    • Question by: Brian Coleman
    • Meeting date: 19 July 2006
    The Government's stated aim is to eradicate poverty in the UK by 2020, but child poverty levels in London are as bad now as they were 10 years ago. Why?
  • Role of Faith Groups in Tackling Hard to Reach Groups

    • Reference: 2006/0121-1
    • Question by: Brian Coleman
    • Meeting date: 19 July 2006
    What help and support do people look to the church and other faith groups to provide?
  • Role of Education, Training & Employment in Lifting People out of Poverty

    • Reference: 2006/0122-1
    • Question by: Brian Coleman
    • Meeting date: 19 July 2006
    What role should people expect London's government and relevant organizations to play in giving them a helping hand out of poverty? Does the business sector perceive a role for itself in alleviating poverty in London?
  • Funding Poverty Alleviation, Including EU Structural Funds

    • Reference: 2006/0123-1
    • Question by: Brian Coleman
    • Meeting date: 19 July 2006
    How does EU structural funding benefit Londoners ? Is there a danger we may miss out in the next tranche of funding 2007-2013?