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• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 05 June 2013

Murad Qureshi (AM): Can I be bold enough, Tony, to ask you things that you have not really touched on in your report? The first is mansion taxes. Our sister city New York has a 0.5% mansion tax for properties over $2 million. Do you see a place for something similar if it was hypothecated to build social housing, for example?

• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 24 October 2012

Murad Qureshi (AM): I just want to briefly go back to land valuation taxation if you don't mind, given Roger's [Roger Evans AM] comments. I hear what you are saying about local planning concerns that have to be addressed by local authorities, I hear what you say about anything being proposed having to be national and not just London, but you would accept that it would discourage land banking and a fair amount of empty sites? Forget empty properties, there are major sites lying empty. Would it not encourage those being moved on at least and the promotion of jobs...

• Reference: 2007/0065-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 10 November 2007

What progress are you making with climate change initiatives?

• Reference: 2007/0066-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 10 November 2007

What is the LDA's role in the development of more homes for Londoners? How do you see this changing when Communities England is established?

• Reference: 2007/0068-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 10 November 2007

After the Olympics and Crossrail what is the next 'big ticket' project for London in the LDA's eyes?

• Reference: 2007/0070-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 10 November 2007

How does the LDA balance the 50% affordable housing target against the need to generate value from land for other purposes?

• Reference: 2006/0218-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 11 October 2006

There are approximately 200 businesses remaining in the Olympic Park area that still need relocating. What action is the LDA taking to assist these businesses that face evicition?

• Reference: 2006/0220-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 11 October 2006

Will delivering the Olympics shape the future work programme of the LDA for generations to come?

• Reference: 2006/0221-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 11 October 2006

How will you continue to promote London's businesses and attract new companies to maintain London's position as a world city?

• Reference: 2006/0222-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 11 October 2006

Through the new powers devolved to the Mayor, how will the LDA seek to tackle London's housing shortage?