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• Reference: 2021/4391
• Question by: Hina Bokhari
• Meeting date: 18 November 2021

Vaccination rates in London continue to be lower than the UK average and this is likely to be a contributing factor discouraging tourists from returning to the capital, with London’s hotel occupancy still lower than rest of UK. What more are you doing with boroughs and others to tackle this issue?

• Reference: 2021/4379
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 18 November 2021

How are you working with TfL, Haringey Council and others to support the market traders in Seven Sisters Market and ensure the market can continue to operate as it does currently without disruption or uncertainty for traders?

• Reference: 2021/4013
• Question by: Hina Bokhari
• Meeting date: 14 October 2021

What engagement are you and the Deputy Mayor for Business having with London’s small and medium-sized businesses to understand their concerns and to plan support for the winter period, especially if we see a re-introduction of COVID-19 restrictions?

• Reference: 2021/3618
• Question by: Hina Bokhari
• Meeting date: 09 September 2021

The latest analysis by GLA Economics clearly shows that London remains reliant on the furlough scheme despite labour market improvements. Will you look to support calls to Government for an independent commission to look at what additional support businesses need as the furlough scheme draws to a close to ensure London avoids yet more redundancies and business closures?

• Reference: 2021/3621
• Question by: Hina Bokhari
• Meeting date: 09 September 2021

With over one million Londoners claiming Universal Credit at present, do you share my concerns over the potential impact that the abrupt end to the uplift in September will have on families and individuals across London?

• Reference: 2021/3622
• Question by: Hina Bokhari
• Meeting date: 09 September 2021

In March you published the findings of commissioned research on the economic future of the Central Activities Zone (CAZ). The research found that while “central London’s ecosystem is well placed to recover strongly”, the strength of recovery will be dependent on people returning to the city centre for activities such as work, study, leisure and tourism. Alongside the Let’s Do London campaign and London Recovery Board ‘High Streets’ mission, what plans do you have to aid central London recovery over the coming months and years?

• Reference: 2021/3623
• Question by: Hina Bokhari
• Meeting date: 09 September 2021

How are you measuring the success of the Let’s Do London campaign, particularly considering the need to identify areas in London’s economy that may need additional support?

• Reference: 2021/3626
• Question by: Hina Bokhari
• Meeting date: 09 September 2021

One of London’s leading competitive advantages is its ability to attract diverse talent, both domestically and internationally. With recent reports of skills shortages in sectors such as hospitality and HGV drivers as a result of Brexit and the pandemic, please confirm how you will work to ensure London continues to attract the brightest and most diverse talent?

• Reference: 2021/3627
• Question by: Hina Bokhari
• Meeting date: 09 September 2021

Could you confirm whether you are undertaking any engagement with the Home Office to ensure skills and immigration policies consider the needs of London’s economy?

• Reference: 2021/3629
• Question by: Hina Bokhari
• Meeting date: 09 September 2021

London has one of the UK’s highest unemployment rates and is suffering from a skills shortage. Will you consider the creation of a London Apprenticeship Fund to help restart apprenticeship growth, as has been recommended by London First?