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  • Teenage pregnancy

    • Reference: 2018/3225
    • Question by: Andrew Dismore
    • Meeting date: 22 November 2018
    Are you aware that the ONS conception statistics indicate that the number of conceptions of under 20s fell from 113,330 in 1990 to 56,111 in 2016. Last year the chief executive of the Family Planning Association Natika Halil told the Independent “This reduction is thanks to the hard work of health and education professionals, and the legacy of the Teenage Pregnancy Strategy – a key component of which was improving access to contraception," Will you put this assessment to the London Health Board and reject the suggestion by some that handing out free contraception would lead to higher crime?
  • Grenfell Tower

    • Reference: 2018/3249
    • Question by: Andrew Dismore
    • Meeting date: 22 November 2018
    A study by a leading toxicology expert has found 'huge concentrations' of potential carcinogens in residue around Grenfell Tower. What are the risks of this, and what action has been taken to protect nearby residents?
  • Long-term monitoring of Grenfell firefighters' health

    • Reference: 2018/2831
    • Question by: Andrew Dismore
    • Meeting date: 19 October 2018
    Firefighters who served in the 9/11 response in New York have developed lung diseases and cancers that may have been made more likely by their exposure to toxic chemicals from the fire. What discussions have you had with the London Fire Brigade, National Health Service, Health and Safety Executive and any other relevant bodies, regarding the establishment of a long-term health monitoring programme for firefighters exposed to toxic chemicals in fires like Grenfell?
  • London A&E performances

    • Reference: 2018/1580
    • Question by: Andrew Dismore
    • Meeting date: 21 June 2018
    Which London NHS Trusts are, and which are not, meeting their A&E targets?
  • Senior Coroner for Inner North London

    • Reference: 2018/0241
    • Question by: Andrew Dismore
    • Meeting date: 18 January 2018
    Are you aware of the concerns of Jewish and Muslim residents of inner North London, over the conduct of the Senior Coroner for Inner North London, who in the past and now again, has failed to respect the particular requirements of those faiths concerning the deceased, including the prompt release of bodies for burial in accordance with faith requirements and invasive autopsies, amongst other concerns. Will you look into these matters and make appropriate representations to the Ministry of Justice?
  • Food Poverty

    • Reference: 2018/0246
    • Question by: Andrew Dismore
    • Meeting date: 18 January 2018
    You have asked a number of charities helping the homeless to combine to pool resources and information. There are also a number of charities endeavouring to help those in food poverty, particularly some distributing unused food from restaurants, supermarkets, and so on. Is this an initiative which you could coordinate to assist those in dire need?