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• Reference: 2001/0061-1
• Question by: Brian Coleman
• Meeting date: 11 July 2001

In your work with Mark Fisher you stated: "...councillors are ill-qualified to judge complex planning issues and rarely have the professional back-up they need." (p xxxiii) Do you believe this judgement should apply to the Mayor and Assembly members and, if so, what can be done to remedy our lack of qualification? (A New London, 1992) .

• 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?

• Question by: Brian Coleman
• Meeting date: 11 July 2001

Lord Rogers, you are on a 12-month contract for a fee of, I believe, £130,000. Do you think that is value for money for Londoners?

• Question by: Brian Coleman
• Meeting date: 11 July 2001

I think the problem is the GLA does not think it is worth it but the Mayor thinks it is. It does seem extraordinary. Do you believe in civic duty, Lord Rogers?