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• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 11 December 2002

I just wanted to know, Neale, what work is being done about low birth weight and the low birth weight rate in London. I know this country has one of the highest low birth weight rates in Europe and the low birth weight rate in London is likely to be very high because of the numbers of children living in poor environments. And low birth weight is the biggest biological indicator of deprivation, and very closely linked to poverty. It leads to early death in infancy. It leads to ill health throughout life. It leads to disability and it's very...

• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 11 July 2001

This is about tall buildings. First of all, high-rise in my understanding does not always mean high density. Because it depends on the planning. And I would like you to explain that a bit. And the second thing is, how do you respond to the MORI poll that found that most Londoners oppose the construction of high-rise buildings?

• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 11 July 2001

How do you respond to the MORI Poll that says that most Londoners oppose the construction of high-rise buildings?

• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 11 July 2001

I just picked out that you talked about the view of the Tower of London, and I noticed the other day when I was shown lots and lots of views of Renzo Piano's proposed building for London Bridge that it actually rises directly behind the rather famous view of the Tower of London. What would you say to that?