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  • Impact of Autumn Statement 2022

    • Reference: 2022/5016
    • Question by: Marina Ahmad
    • Meeting date: 15 December 2022
    What analysis has the GLA done of the impact of the Autumn Statement 2022 on Londoners and how can you best support those left behind or adversely impacted by the policies announced as the cost of living crisis continues?

  • Proposed cuts to BBC Radio London

    • Reference: 2022/5018
    • Question by: Marina Ahmad
    • Meeting date: 15 December 2022
    In your view, would there be an economic impact of the proposed Cuts to BBC Radio London and will you support the journalist’s campaign against the proposed cuts?

  • Business confidence

    • Reference: 2022/5019
    • Question by: Marina Ahmad
    • Meeting date: 15 December 2022
    The sixth annual survey of London businesses by London Councils and the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) shows a dramatic deterioration in business confidence, with three-quarters of London businesses (75%) feeling less confident about the UK economy over the next 12 months than they were about the previous 12 months. Can you outline what support you are providing to business in light of falling business confidence?

  • Small Business Saturday

    • Reference: 2022/5023
    • Question by: Marina Ahmad
    • Meeting date: 15 December 2022
    How did you support London’s small businesses on Small Business Saturday?

  • Supporting pubs

    • Reference: 2022/5025
    • Question by: Marina Ahmad
    • Meeting date: 15 December 2022
    How are you supporting pubs in London with the cost of living crisis?

  • Food insecurity

    • Reference: 2022/5026
    • Question by: Marina Ahmad
    • Meeting date: 15 December 2022
    How are you working with stakeholders to take effective action to reduce food insecurity in the capital?

  • Affordability of heating

    • Reference: 2022/5029
    • Question by: Marina Ahmad
    • Meeting date: 15 December 2022
    City Hall polling reveals half of those earning under £40k think they will struggle to pay their bills this winter, with a quarter saying they don’t think they will turn the heating on at all. Can you outline what support you are providing these Londoners this winter to avoid them getting into debt or unwell from not being able to afford to heat their homes?

  • Uprating benefits in line with inflation

    • Reference: 2022/5032
    • Question by: Marina Ahmad
    • Meeting date: 15 December 2022
    The Chancellor’s decision to uprate benefits in line with inflation was welcome but Londoners should not wait until April 2023; the benefits increase should be introduced immediately to help low-income people manage high costs this winter. How much better off would Londoners in receipt of benefits be between now and April 2023, if the uprating was applied immediately?

  • Tax free shopping for tourists

    • Reference: 2022/5033
    • Question by: Marina Ahmad
    • Meeting date: 15 December 2022
    What would be the financial benefit for London’s businesses if tax free shopping for tourists was reintroduced?

  • Energy Company Obligation Funding (1)

    • Reference: 2022/5089
    • Question by: Leonie Cooper
    • Meeting date: 15 December 2022
    Has there been any improvement in London’s share of Energy Company Obligation Funding compared to the rest of the country?