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• Reference: 2024/1136
• Question by: Krupesh Hirani
• Meeting date: 15 March 2024

Residents in both Brent and Harrow have informed me that their relatives in India who wish to visit London are being refused visas. What discussions are you having with the Home Office to ensure that more Indian nationals are granted visas to visit London?

• Reference: 2024/1155
• Question by: Sem Moema
• Meeting date: 15 March 2024

I was disappointed to see that a record low number of pensioners received council tax support in the lead up to Christmas, when more were eligible to apply. Can the Mayor detail how his administration is working in conjunction with Councils to simplify the process and increase awareness among pensioners who may be eligible for support, particularly in: Waltham Forest Hackney Islington

• Reference: 2024/1156
• Question by: Sem Moema
• Meeting date: 15 March 2024

What impact do you anticipate the Government’s increase of the National Living Wage from April will have on workers in Waltham Forest, which is one of the top three most significantly impacted UK areas for low wages relative to the local cost of living?

• Reference: 2024/1157
• Question by: Sem Moema
• Meeting date: 15 March 2024

What response have you received from the Government to your letter calling for changes to the Windrush Compensation Scheme to recognise losses to private pensions?

• 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: 2024/1205
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 15 March 2024

A constituent has raised with me the importance of Bethnal Green food bank in supporting homeless and low-income households to get by in the ongoing cost of living crisis. Will you support foodbanks across London with extra funding to help them provide for the escalating demand in food and toiletries?

• Reference: 2024/1222
• Question by: Siân Berry
• Meeting date: 15 March 2024

The Green Group Budget Amendment 2024-25 contained a financed plan to: “provide funding so small businesses, community groups, Community Interest Companies (CICs) and social enterprises can bring […] economic and social activity back to disused buildings,” in each London borough and the City of London. Could you update me on the progress of your 2021 manifesto commitment to: “Work with partners on the London Recovery Board to support Londoners having access to a community hub — a physical building to visit, a local organisation to turn to, or another means of accessing the support, knowledge and resources they need to...

• Reference: 2024/1054
• Question by: Marina Ahmad
• Meeting date: 15 March 2024

How have you supported London’s economy over your second term?

• Reference: 2024/0967
• Question by: Neil Garratt
• Meeting date: 15 March 2024

"City Hall last night insisted the trips were essential to share best practice learn from other cities and build partnerships". What specifically did your Night Czar learn from her trips to places such as Sydney, Bologna and Madrid? How will her approach change as a result of what she's learnt? If she were to continue to serve for another Mayoral term, what would you look to change or improve about her targets?

• Reference: 2024/0740
• Question by: Sakina Sheikh
• Meeting date: 22 February 2024

What impact has the cost-of-living had on the number of single parents living in London?