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• Reference: 2020/4033
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 19 November 2020

A leaked report revealed that the Met decided not to routinely release Body Worn Video footage, due to examples of “poor communication, a lack of patience, [and] a lack of de-escalation before use of force is introduced”. Further on in this leaked report, a senior police officer states that releasing footage of this kind could “exacerbate not prevent ‘trial by social media’ and increase media interest in an incident.” Do you think this is appropriate, or do you think the Met has a responsibility to release this footage?

• Reference: 2020/4034
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 19 November 2020

There has been a 41% increase in police being called out to help with mental health emergencies. Police involvement in these kinds of incidents can be harrowing on the person in need of help and specialist mental health care is what is needed. Will you call on the Government to provide more funding for frontline mental health services, which will no doubt be under more pressure due to Covid-19?

• Reference: 2020/4246
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 19 November 2020

Navin Shah AM (Chair): The Mayor will now provide an oral update of up to five minutes on matters occurring since the publication of his report. Mr Mayor, welcome. Over to you.

• Reference: 2020/3783
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

Navin Shah AM (Chair): The Mayor will now provide an oral update of up to five minutes in length on matters occurring since the publication of his report. Mr Mayor, over to you.

• Reference: 2020/3592
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

8 stations were announced to become step free as part of phase 2 of your accessibility programme. Given the funding crisis I am told that the implementation of these schemes will depend on third party funding. How confident are you of finding third party funding for these stations in order to meet the revised completion date of 2024?

• Reference: 2020/3593
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

A recent Travelwatch survey suggests Londoners expecting to work from home in future has gone up for the 3 rd week running and is now at 69%. During the pandemic and the recovery period, it’s most critical that the large number of Londoners working from home, have reliable and enhanced digital connectivity. What is being done to improve rapidly the connectivity, how is this monitored and what role operators are playing to maintain consistent coverage and attend to faults. Can you also advise the support you’re getting from government to provide an adequate level of guidance and resources?

• Reference: 2020/3594
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

It is fantastic to see guidance issued to Londoners in languages other than English, especially as we know Covid-19 disproportionately affects BAME communities. Are there plans to produce more video guidance in other languages, or in any other locations such as posters on the underground?

• Reference: 2020/3595
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

What action are you taking to ensure that London is ready and prepared for the difficult winter ahead due to the virus?

• Reference: 2020/3596
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

Have any plans been put in place to protect London’s homeless population from the bitter cold and the virus this winter?

• Reference: 2020/3597
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

According to new research by Zurich Municipal, schools in England pose a significantly higher risk of fire than other types of commercial buildings. Does London Fire Brigade have any audit of fire safety of schools in London and what strategy they have for regularly monitoring fire safety and advising schools in this respect?