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• Reference: 2005/2209
• Question by: Angie Bray
• Meeting date: 16 November 2005

At your appearance before the DCMS select committee on November 1 you spoke about the possibility that if firms on the Olympic site go in to liquidation then this might cost 5-10 times more than if they come to an agreement with the LDA. Can you explain this statement please? Specifically can you clarify how it could cost 5-10 times more? What are you doing to make sure this does not occur? Do you consider your efforts are sufficient in this matter?

• Reference: 2005/2210
• Question by: Angie Bray
• Meeting date: 16 November 2005

On Oct 28, 2005, the Evening Standard reported that a developer whose new flats will house almost half of the 2012 competitors is fighting an attempt by you to buy its land. Is this true and if so please explain what is going on? Why do you need to buy the land in question? Do you agree that buying the land will act as a disincentive to investors? Is it true that if a CPO is used then the LDA (or another Olympic agency) would have to refund money the developer has already spent preparing the project on this site...

• Reference: 2005/2211
• Question by: Angie Bray
• Meeting date: 16 November 2005

In the event that avian flu breaks-out in Britain, could London's pigeon population act an agent for spreading the virus? If so, what plans have been made for such an eventuality?

• Reference: 2005/2228
• Question by: Angie Bray
• Meeting date: 16 November 2005

Why has the Transport Secretary failed to issue a letter of comfort to avoid the present crisis between the LDA and LCR?

• Reference: 2005/2229
• Question by: Angie Bray
• Meeting date: 16 November 2005

Why has your office, and the LDA failed to resolve the land dispute between yourselves and LCR, and do you accept that if the Stratford City Development collapses, your office and the LDA will ultimately be responsible for this occurrence?

• Reference: 2005/2230
• Question by: Angie Bray
• Meeting date: 16 November 2005

In light of the fact that part of the land in dispute relating to the Olympic Village site is "Crown Property", is the decision to CPO this land, legally valid?

• Reference: 2005/2231
• Question by: Angie Bray
• Meeting date: 16 November 2005

What are your reported "grave concerns" relating to the long-term commitment to members of the consortium building the Stratford City development?

• Reference: 2005/2232
• Question by: Angie Bray
• Meeting date: 16 November 2005

Do you have the backing of the Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport and the Deputy Prime Minister for your decision to CPO the Whole of the land that is allocated for the Olympic Village?

• Reference: 2005/2160
• Question by: Angie Bray
• Meeting date: 16 November 2005

Edith Grove SW10, which is in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, is administered by Transport for London. Since TfL took it over from the local council, the residents are not happy with the state of the road or pavements. There is paving which is dangerous as it is not properly aligned, and some households have taken to parking in their front gardens without the proper permission or the construction of a crossover. The trees are not properly planted or maintained, with the result that some have died, some have suckers growing and some have been removed and not...

• Reference: 2005/2163
• Question by: Angie Bray
• Meeting date: 16 November 2005

The traffic in Fulham Palace Road from the Hammersmith direction towards Putney Bridge has been experiencing severe problems recently. A huge build-up of traffic has been occurring during periods well outside the normal 'rush-hour' in the mornings and evenings. It would appear that the phasing of the traffic lights has been altered. Would the Mayor agree to have this matter investigated as a matter of urgency, and can he explain the reasoning behind the alteration of the phasing?