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• Reference: 2008/0533
• Question by: Damian Hockney
• Meeting date: 20 February 2008

The Mayor is on record as saying that London council taxpayers are close to breaking point. Does he agree with One London that after eight years of inflation-busting rises, it is now time to reduce the burden of GLA council tax on Londoners over the next four years?

• Reference: 2008/0004
• Question by: Damian Hockney
• Meeting date: 16 January 2008

Do you think that preventing further airport expansion in London is consistent with promoting economic development?

• Reference: 2007/2657
• Question by: Damian Hockney
• Meeting date: 14 November 2007

Would it be reasonable to assume that if there were to be an annual Mayoral election that Tube Fares would be permanently frozen?

• Reference: 2007/0113-1
• Question by: Damian Hockney
• Meeting date: 07 November 2007

Can you please supply a summary of the impact of the 2012 Olympics on the MPS Budget between now and 2013? There have been suggestions that some aspects of security in the Budget for 2012 are not allowed for in either the MPS Budget or the revised 2012 Budget. Please can you state what is being done to ensure that London council tax payers will not be required to fund this expenditure.

• Reference: 2007/0114-1
• Question by: Damian Hockney
• Meeting date: 07 November 2007

How much has the MPS spent on 'carbon offsetting' between 2004 and 2007, and is it not absurd that the EU will in future force us to pay VAT on these additional costs to the taxpayer?

• Reference: 2007/0115
• Question by: Damian Hockney
• Meeting date: 07 November 2007

Policing at Notting Hill Carnival was successful but there remain flashpoints (in particular at the end of the final day). Having been present and witnessed some of these difficulties at first hand, I can confirm that there is general agreement that the MPS handled them well, and that earlier intelligence-led operations and planning decisions had a very positive impact, but is there anything further that can be done to try and prevent the Monday problems?

• Reference: 2006/0378-1
• Question by: Damian Hockney
• Meeting date: 08 November 2006

What are the costs of policing the provisions of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act relating to demonstrations around Parliament Square?

• Reference: 2006/0380-1
• Question by: Damian Hockney
• Meeting date: 08 November 2006

Do you believe the route of the Notting Hill Carnival should be changed, against the advice of the organisers and the affected boroughs?

• Reference: 2006/0383-1
• Question by: Damian Hockney
• Meeting date: 08 November 2006

One London is concerned that the growth in the numbers of Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) could at some point mask moves to reduce numbers of actual police officers. Can the Commissioner give his assurances that he will oppose any move to reduce officer numbers?

• Reference: 2006/0384-1
• Question by: Damian Hockney
• Meeting date: 08 November 2006

With the issues of policing for Heathrow and City Airport, and the concerns about the deal with the British Airports Authority (BAA) on costs, could the Commissioner kindly update us on what is happening and where the negotiations are? Is there any truth in press rumours that BAA have failed to respond or to attend meetings about the issue? Are you confident that the MPS/MPA have always negotiated the best arrangement with BAA?