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  • Private lettings in Barnet

    • Reference: 2013/5163
    • Question by: Andrew Dismore
    • Meeting date: 18 December 2013
    What percentage of private lettings in Barnet fall within the local housing allowance rates?
  • Lesbian, gay and bisexual people's housing 3

    • Reference: 2013/5168
    • Question by: Andrew Dismore
    • Meeting date: 18 December 2013
    We know that young lesbian, gay and bisexual people are at a higher risk of homelessness than others. What have you done to make sure young gay people have access to emergency housing and the support they need to prevent homelessness?
  • Lesbian, gay and bisexual people's housing 4

    • Reference: 2013/5169
    • Question by: Andrew Dismore
    • Meeting date: 18 December 2013
    One in four lesbian and bisexual women and half of all gay and bisexual men have experienced domestic abuse from a partner or family member. What are you doing about the lack of emergency accommodation for lesbian, gay and bisexual victims of domestic abuse?
  • Lesbian, gay and bisexual people's housing 5

    • Reference: 2013/5170
    • Question by: Andrew Dismore
    • Meeting date: 18 December 2013
    Older lesbian, gay and bisexual people are often vulnerable and isolated, with YouGov research for Stonewall showing that they are more likely to have a history of mental ill health and more likely to live alone than heterosexual people. What will you do to make sure that housing providers applying to your Specialised Housing Fund are tackling effectively the loneliness and isolation faced by older lesbian, gay and bisexual people?
  • Lesbian, gay and bisexual people's housing 6

    • Reference: 2013/5171
    • Question by: Andrew Dismore
    • Meeting date: 18 December 2013
    Older lesbian, gay and bisexual people should be able to be themselves where they live. However, research from Stonewall shows that half of older lesbian, gay and bisexual people feel uncomfortable telling care home staff they are gay and a third feel uncomfortable telling their housing provider, often for fear of discrimination. This contributes to isolation and vulnerability. What steps have you taken to encourage safe housing environments where older lesbian, gay and bisexual people feel able to be themselves?
  • Energy costs

    • Reference: 2013/5175
    • Question by: Andrew Dismore
    • Meeting date: 18 December 2013
    In view of your public health duties, and the risk to the health of Londoners from poor and inadequate heating, by how much has the average fuel bill for Londoners gone up over the last three years in cash and in percentage terms?
  • Increased aircraft noise

    • Reference: 2013/5114
    • Question by: Andrew Dismore
    • Meeting date: 18 December 2013
    Further to your answer to Question No: 2013/4192 "I am therefore writing to the Chief Executive of Heathrow Airport Ltd and the Chief Executive of NATS to ask them to explain what changes have been made to the flight paths in and out of Heathrow and why.", Will you publish your correspondence with them and any reply received?
  • Pollution

    • Reference: 2013/5116
    • Question by: Andrew Dismore
    • Meeting date: 18 December 2013
    Further to Question No: 2013/4196 "Will you now answer substantively Question No: 95 / 2013 About 75% of the TfL roads in Barnet are so polluted they are illegal under EU law. What are you doing about it?" Will you now provide a substantive response?
  • Private lettings in Camden

    • Reference: 2013/5164
    • Question by: Andrew Dismore
    • Meeting date: 18 December 2013
    What percentage of private lettings in Camden fall within the local housing allowance rates?
  • Beaufort Park

    • Reference: 2013/5165
    • Question by: Andrew Dismore
    • Meeting date: 18 December 2013
    Member: Andrew DismoreHave you read my letter to you of 24th October on behalf of a Beaufort Park resident whose case I raised with you at the last MQT? If so, when may I expect a reply and what can you do to help her situation?