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• Reference: 2010/1792
• Question by: Brian Coleman
• Meeting date: 09 June 2010

Will the Mayor congratulate Bob Neill MP, former Conservative Leader on the London Assembly, former Havering Councillor and GLC member and former Leader of the London Fire and Civil Defence Authority, on his appointment as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Communities and Local Government and note his particular briefs of Fire, Thames Gateway and Olympics? Does the Mayor not think it is a refreshing change to have a Minister with relevant knowledge and expertise?

• Reference: 2010/1793
• Question by: Brian Coleman
• Meeting date: 09 June 2010

Will the Mayor offer his support to HRH The Prince of Wales on his new initiative PF Urban in promoting traditional architecture in World Cities?

• Reference: 2010/1798
• Question by: Brian Coleman
• Meeting date: 09 June 2010

Will the Mayor condemn the decision of the Crown Estate Board to proceed with the sale of key worker housing in four London estates, including Cumberland Market, against overwhelming opposition from local residents and from politicians of all parties? Will he urge the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury to intervene in this matter?

• Reference: 2010/1794
• Question by: Brian Coleman
• Meeting date: 09 June 2010

Will the Mayor update the Assembly on the plans for London to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty's accession in 2012?

• Reference: 2010/1796
• Question by: Brian Coleman
• Meeting date: 09 June 2010

Are you happy that the Prudential, one of Britain's oldest and most successful businesses, intends to refocus away from Britain and London with its purchase of Asian insurer AIA? Have you had any discussions with the Chairman of the Prudential Mr Harvey McGrath?

• Reference: 2010/1797
• Question by: Brian Coleman
• Meeting date: 09 June 2010

Given the Mayor's commitment to the promotion of equality and diversity and to work with international decision-makers to deliver the "Equal Life Chances for All" programme, and the concerns of many constituents in London, will the Mayor raise the lack of human rights for the gay community in Malawi with that country's High Commissioner in London?

• Question by: Brian Coleman
• Meeting date: 09 June 2010

Mr Mayor, when taking over the Royal Parks Agency will you ask your officers to look at the way that the City Corporation runs its open spaces - Hampstead Heath, Epping Forest and other places - and the collaborative manner in which it runs them, with genuine representation from community groups and elected representatives involved in the management of the parks? Secondly, will you ensure that events that are held in the Royal Parks continue to enjoy community support? In particular I am thinking, for example, of the very successful Camden Green Fair which was held in Regent's Park over...

• Question by: Brian Coleman
• Meeting date: 09 June 2010

Mr Mayor, will you accept that among the lies spread by the Labour Party in the election was that Sure Start was going to be cut and that we have just heard that again this morning from Mr Biggs? I think you overlooked challenging him on that. As you know, Sure Start remains a central policy plank of this Coalition Government.

• Question by: Brian Coleman
• Meeting date: 09 June 2010

Mr Mayor, will you accept that among the lies spread by the Labour Party in the election was that Sure Start was going to be cut and that we have just heard that again this morning from Mr Biggs? I think you overlooked challenging him on that. As you know, Sure Start remains a central policy plank of this Coalition Government.

• Reference: 2010/1737
• Question by: Brian Coleman
• Meeting date: 19 May 2010

Sections of the A1 and A41 consistently flood following heavy rainfall, especially in the Hendon area, leading to road closures and inconvenience for my constituents. Will the Mayor instruct TfL to investigate why this is the case and how drainage can be improved?