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• Reference: 2004/0207-1
• Question by: Noel Lynch
• Meeting date: 17 March 2004

Is the LDA satisfied with its record on consultation with local communities? What action can it take to improve its performance, for example, by developing a community consultation toolkit? .

• Reference: 2004/0210-1
• Question by: Noel Lynch
• Meeting date: 17 March 2004

What is the official figure for new housing expected in the London Thames Gateway - 60,000 (ODPM), 91,000 (London partners) or 120,000 (referred to by Mayor at launch of London Plan)? How much development is dependent on infrastructure (transport, utilities, health, education and social facilities) for which no funding is committed? .

• Reference: 2004/0211-1
• Question by: Noel Lynch
• Meeting date: 17 March 2004

What consideration has been given to a 'Sustainable Communities Standard' for London Thames Gateway, which would set standards for access to education, health care, shops and services, transport, leisure and open spaces? .

• Reference: 2004/0212-1
• Question by: Noel Lynch
• Meeting date: 17 March 2004

The current lack of transparent standards for new housing in Thames Gateway has given rise to fears that "high density mixed use housing" will degenerate into "sink estates". How can you prevent these fears being realised? What standards (from the plethora of governmental and non-governmental advice) will be adopted? .

• Reference: 2004/0086-1
• Question by: Noel Lynch
• Meeting date: 14 January 2004

What green belt sites are being considered for development associated with Crossrail, such as depots? Has TfL been involved in discussions about such sites? Will you guarantee that: 1. Crossrail will not threaten the Maylands Fields part of the Ingrebourne Valley Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation (SMINC); and 2. no green belt land in the Harold Wood area will be threatened by Crossrail? .

• Reference: 2004/0087-1
• Question by: Noel Lynch
• Meeting date: 14 January 2004

Can you confirm reports that TfL is unenthusiastic about the proposed Richmond corridor component of Crossrail? Do you agree that alternative West London routes (e.g. a stopping service from Paddington to Slough - connecting West Drayton, Southall and Hanwell, and a route from Paddington via Acton and Park Royal to Uxbridge) would do far more to assist regeneration and reduce car use? .

• Reference: 2004/0088-1
• Question by: Noel Lynch
• Meeting date: 14 January 2004

Has London Underground carried out a recent comprehensive survey of the provision and quality of public toilets at tube stations? If not, will you agree to conduct such a survey and publish the results? .

• Reference: 2004/0089-1
• Question by: Noel Lynch
• Meeting date: 14 January 2004

Has TfL carried out a recent comprehensive survey of the provision and quality of public toilets at transport interchanges, including bus-only interchanges? If not, will you agree to conduct such a survey and publish the results? .

• Reference: 2003/0353
• Question by: Noel Lynch
• Meeting date: 10 December 2003

In a recent survey of older people, Age Concern found that nearly half of over 75s are afraid to leave their home at night. What kind of out reach programmes does the Met have for helping to tackle this fear, bearing in mind that the chance of being a victim of crime decreases as one gets older? .

• Reference: 2003/0352
• Question by: Noel Lynch
• Meeting date: 10 December 2003

A recent survey by Age Concern showed that 66% of older people report crime while 60% would like more information about crime prevention schemes. What programmes do the Met have to get older people involved in crime prevention? .