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• Reference: 2004/1393
• Question by: Tony Arbour
• Meeting date: 20 October 2004

Recommendation 8 of the research findings of "The educational experiences and achievements of black boys in London Schools 2000-2003" by the London Development Agency's Education Commission states that "The Department for Education and Skills should establish a strategy through the London Challenge to ensure that Black pupils are not over concentrated in the lowest performing schools and or those in serious weaknesses or special measures." Would this entail a US style policy of "busing" where children are sent to schools miles away from home?

• Reference: 2004/1395
• Question by: Tony Arbour
• Meeting date: 20 October 2004

As schools have to manage their own budgets for staff, does the Mayor agree that the recently proposed idea of "golden hellos" for black male teachers will actually lead to less being employed due to the extra cost?

• Reference: 2004/1397
• Question by: Tony Arbour
• Meeting date: 20 October 2004

If recommendation 56 of the research findings of "The educational experiences and achievements of black boys in London Schools 2000-2003" by the London Development Agency's Education Commission was to be implemented, how would the Mayor suggest schools inform parents that they have to attend parenting classes, and what sanctions could be used against parents failing to attend?

• Reference: 2004/1399
• Question by: Tony Arbour
• Meeting date: 20 October 2004

Has any costing been done as to the cost of implementing all the recommendations in "The educational experiences and achievements of black boys in London Schools 2000-2003" by the London Development Agency's Education Commission?

• Reference: 2004/1435
• Question by: Tony Arbour
• Meeting date: 20 October 2004

As Richmond Borough Council has found that the Department of Transport's July's Consultation Paper ignores the Government's own research, will the Mayor support the London Borough of Richmond in its efforts to challenge the Department of Transport over flaws in the July Consultation Paper on Night Flights?

• Reference: 2004/1440
• Question by: Tony Arbour
• Meeting date: 20 October 2004

In the research findings of 'The educational experiences and achievements of black boys in London Schools 2000-2003' by the LDA's Education Commission, the relative lack of achievement of black boys is put down to 'low teacher expectations' and 'racism in varying forms in school'. Does the Mayor believe such statements will help or hinder the low level of teacher recruitment and retention in London's schools?

• Reference: 2004/0319-1
• Question by: Tony Arbour
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

What proportion of the costs of the London Olympics are budgeted to be met by the private sector?

• Reference: 2004/0320-1
• Question by: Tony Arbour
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

What tangible benefits will the residents of Hounslow receive from a London Olympics in 2012? What will be the precept increase on each Council tax band for Hounslow householders?

• Reference: 2004/0321-1
• Question by: Tony Arbour
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

What tangible benefits will the residents of Kingston receive from a London Olympics in 2012? What will be the precept increase on each Council tax band for Kingston householders?

• Reference: 2004/0361-1
• Question by: Tony Arbour
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

What tangible benefits will the residents of Richmond receive from a London Olympics in 2012? What will be the precept increase on each Council tax band for Richmond householders?"