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• Reference: 2024/1201
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 15 March 2024

On 25 January 2024 the London Assembly unanimously passed my budget related motion, calling on you to prioritise addressing the gaps in training workers in the skills needed for the retrofitting industry and to explore all potential sources of income that can be put towards retrofit programmes, including calling on the Government to provide consistent, multi-year funding without restrictive conditions. Could you update me as to when you will respond to this motion?

• Reference: 2024/0541
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 22 February 2024

Market Village in the Stratford Centre has been forced to close due to the site’s landlord going into administration. How are you working with Newham Council to: a) support the businesses affected, and b) protect this valuable cultural space from permanent closure?

• Reference: 2024/0543
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 22 February 2024

Thank you for your answer to my question 2023/4384, in which you outlined the parameters of the Migrant Advice Fund. How many people are you aiming to support through the Fund over its 12-month funding period, and are you planning to continue the Fund in 2024-25?

• Reference: 2023/4799
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 21 December 2023

How determined are you to see a universal basic income trial in London in the next five years?

• Reference: 2023/4800
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 21 December 2023

Could you update me on your discussions with Grange Big Local and tell me what you have done to support their Universal Basic Income trial proposal?

• Reference: 2023/4381
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 16 November 2023

With the autumn statement next week, how are you lobbying Government to ensure wealth is fairly taxed in London?

• Reference: 2023/4384
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 16 November 2023

Thank you for your answer to my question 2023/3951, in which you said: “I announced a £750,000 investment to provide specialist services to ensure the most vulnerable migrant Londoners can access their rights and the support they need.” What period of time is this funding designated for?

• Reference: 2023/3949
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 12 October 2023

When I visited Ridley Road Market in Dalston, some traders expressed considerable frustration over how Hackney Council had spent funds provided by your Good Growth Fund to upgrade the market. How are you ensuring money from your Good Growth Fund is spent wisely and that the local community is properly consulted?

• Reference: 2023/3951
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 12 October 2023

Thank you for your answer to my question 2023/3545, in which you refer to the June 2023 report: Rights and Risks: Migrant labour exploitation in London, which you commissioned from Focus on Labour Exploitation and The Young Foundation. In this you said: “I have urged the Government to do more to ensure migrants can access their rights, can identify abuses they are experiencing, and have access to the support they need.” Aside from lobbying Government, what actions have you taken to act on the recommendations in the report?

• Reference: 2023/3543
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 14 September 2023

Who is undertaking the independent impact evaluation for your Skills Academies, and when is it due to be published?