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• Reference: 2005/2367
• Question by: Dee Doocey
• Meeting date: 14 December 2005

When will the Olympic Board appoint the independent project auditor promised in the bid book "to monitor the overall Olympic project process at regular intervals"?

• Reference: 2005/2368
• Question by: Sally Hamwee
• Meeting date: 14 December 2005

Please explain the reasons for the siting by TfL of new lamp standards in the Upper Richmond Road West in East Sheen, and their swift subsequent moving, in some cases twice. What consultation has taken place (including with those with premises along the affected stretch), and is to take place? What are the costs of the work, and how much of this is cost attributable to abortive work? Does TfL propose to give an apology to those affected?

• Reference: 2005/2369
• Question by: Sally Hamwee
• Meeting date: 14 December 2005

Do you agree that targets for employment for local people and businesses, and for BME businesses, should be written into the plans relating to Games-related contracts and jobs from the start?

• Reference: 2005/2370
• Question by: Mike Tuffrey
• Meeting date: 14 December 2005

In your report you state that: "I have agreed that the GLA will organise my St Patrick's day dinner at a minimum cost of £53,000 and the St Patrick's day parade at a minimum of £25,000 subject to sponsorship." Is it not more usual when budgeting for these type of events to set a maximum, rather than minimum figure for total spend?

• Reference: 2005/2371
• Question by: Sally Hamwee
• Meeting date: 14 December 2005

The idea of a presentation ceremony to thank London's emergency and transport service personnel is a good idea. Why however was a feasibility study costing £18,000 required before proceeding with the Thank You event?

• Reference: 2005/2373
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 14 December 2005

Has there been any progress in establishing a "Construction Academy" as part of the Olympics/Thames Gateway plans?

• Reference: 2005/2374
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 14 December 2005

In August 2004, TfL's Network Management Group rejected plans to upgrade a crossing on Upper Thames Street. The current staggered crossing (in front of Vintners' Hall) means that pedestrians are often held on the central island between fast moving vehicles for up to 4 minutes. Will TfL reconsider its original decision and upgrade this crossing?

• Reference: 2005/2375
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 14 December 2005

Could you provide an update on the activities of the GLA's Water Resources Group?

• Reference: 2005/2376
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 14 December 2005

Do the GLA and functional bodies have a policy to offset all carbon emissions from official air travel?

• Reference: 2005/2377
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 14 December 2005

Does the LDA have a policy of commissioning BREEAM assessments on all developments on which it is involved?