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• Reference: 2021/0405
• Question by: David Kurten
• Meeting date: 25 February 2021

In recent weeks, it has been reported by a number of newspapers and media outlets that during the Coronavirus pandemic London has lost anywhere between half a million and more than a million residents, who have returned to their countries of birth. An estimate by the Economic Statistics Centre of Excellence has warned that London’s population may have plunged by 8 per cent, the first drop in more than 30 years. If this estimate is accurate, what do you estimate the effect will be on the private housing sector?

• Reference: 2021/0044
• Question by: David Kurten
• Meeting date: 21 January 2021

Which data sources do you use to inform your statements on Covid-19?

• Reference: 2021/0055
• Question by: David Kurten
• Meeting date: 21 January 2021

In September 2020, you told the Assembly that you were seeking clarity from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on what the abolition of Public Health England, and creation of the National Institute for Health Protection, would mean for London. Have you received a response from Government to your concerns on this issue?

• Reference: 2020/4340
• Question by: David Kurten
• Meeting date: 17 December 2020

What discernible impact (if any) has Covid-19 had on the operational effectiveness of the London Fire Brigade?

• Reference: 2020/4069
• Question by: Peter Whittle
• Meeting date: 19 November 2020

Given the Government’s plans to give the Secretary of State for Housing the final say on planning applications relating to statues, due to their national significance, does the Mayor recognise that public statues in the capital have a national significance and agree that their future is not entirely a matter for local/devolved government?

• Reference: 2020/2208
• Question by: David Kurten
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

I, along with many other Londoners have been surprised at recent press revelations about the Isle of Dogs Westferry Scheme and the roles played by developer Richard Desmond and Secretary of State Robert Jenrick. What has been your involvement in the Westferry Scheme?

• Reference: 2020/2209
• Question by: David Kurten
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

I note a report in the Times of 27 June 2020, which stated: ‘Mr Desmond said that he had revised his original plan from 772 to 1,524 homes in east London after being encouraged by Sadiq Khan during a celebration for the Queen’s birthday at the Royal Albert Hall in April 2018.’ I would be grateful if you could set this press report in context for me. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/khan-offered-to-fast-track-developme…

• Reference: 2020/1474
• Question by: David Kurten
• Meeting date: 21 May 2020

Given that men are particularly vulnerable to Covid-19, making up two-thirds of its victims, what specific actions have you taken to reduce the Covid-19 morbidity rate in men in London?

• Reference: 2020/1485
• Question by: Peter Whittle
• Meeting date: 21 May 2020

To ask the Mayor are there any no-go areas for the London Ambulance Service in London?

• Reference: 2020/1487
• Question by: Peter Whittle
• Meeting date: 21 May 2020

I note the report in the Daily Mail on 29 April 2020 which stated: ‘Chaos over coronavirus face mask plans as London mayor Sadiq Khan warns he may 'unilaterally' take action to tell people to wear them in the capital.’ ‘Mr Khan warned that he may pre-empt any change in the capital, telling ITV News: 'If it's the case that despite all our lobbying and the emerging scientific evidence the government doesn't change its guidance, I may well decide unilaterally to instruct Londoners to do that.' 1 On what basis have you decided that your will overrides the writ of...