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• Reference: 2000/0237
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 13 September 2000

Given the Mayor's announced rescue package for the Hungerford Bridge, can he advise where the money is coming from, when the decisions were made to release these funds and which if any other projects will have their funding reduced as a consequence?

• Reference: 2000/0238
• Question by: Meg Hillier
• Meeting date: 13 September 2000

You pledge to Londoners that you will improve the tube system. What further progress has been made on funding packages for the East London Line extension?

• Reference: 2000/0242
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 13 September 2000

How many of the questionnaires on a) Congestion Charging and b) the General Transport Strategy have been returned as of this morning? What is the percentage return rate in each case?

• Reference: 2000/0245
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 13 September 2000

The Mayor has publicly criticised Wandsworth council for approving the Battersea Power Station redevelopment scheme. Will the Mayor notify organisations representing developers and London local authorities of the reasons for his concern, so that large redevelopment schemes currently being prepared can take them into account, particularly: ? Provision of affordable homes ? Public transport accessibility ? Parking provision ? Density of the development

• Reference: 2000/0246
• Question by: Valerie Shawcross
• Meeting date: 13 September 2000

In the State of London report you talk about London as a world class city. Will the development of the tourism strategy for the GLA take full account of the impact of tourism on local residents and communities. Residents near the London Eye has raised with me their concerns regarding the dirt and which is generated by the large crowds enjoying that attraction, and while they welcome the Eye's success they would wish to see a more considerate approach to the local community.

• Reference: 2000/0249
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 13 September 2000

Is it not the case that one of the greatest threats to safety on the Underground is lack of investment? In the event that your campaign against the PPP on ideological grounds is successful how and on what timescale will you secure investment for the Underground, particularly given your previous approval of the Government's spending plans, based on your bid and including no sum for LUL maintenance and investment?

• Reference: 2000/0252
• Question by: Trevor Phillips
• Meeting date: 13 September 2000

Does the Mayor accept the view of anonymous police officers reported by the BBC that the Met "lost control of the streets"?

• Reference: 2000/0253
• Question by: Len Duvall OBE
• Meeting date: 13 September 2000

Should the safety concerns of London Underground which have contributed to the cost overrun on the Hungerford Bridge scheme be independently audited given your often stated lack of confidence in LUL management?

• Reference: 2000/0254
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 13 September 2000

Is it reasonable to consult on one aspect of your transport strategy before the rest?

• Reference: 2000/0255
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 13 September 2000

By what process were your appointments to the Greater London Magistrates Court Authority made and independently scrutinised? Who else was considered?