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• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 04 November 2015

Roger Evans AM: Should tourists become bored with Richmond eventually, of course, they can travel ‑‑ Tony Arbour AM (Deputy Chairman): Tired of Richmond? Roger Evans AM: No doubt at an advanced age by that time, they can travel east to sample the delights of outer east London. One of the great things about outer London for tourists, of course, is that it is less polluted and less noisy than inner London. It provides a bit of a haven for them. Do you think that airport expansion plans could put this in danger?

• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 04 November 2015

Roger Evans AM: I would like to return to the debate about building links with the Indian market here in London. Recently I spoke at the World Hindu Economic Forum and also at Diwali in the Square and I was struck on both of those occasions by the size and the enthusiasm of London’s population of Hindus and Sikhs with Indian roots. What is L&P doing to use that enthusiasm and those existing links to benefit the city and to encourage more development?

• Reference: 2003/0197
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 11 June 2003

Why did you not accept the government's offer to take control of the Underground? When do you think you will take control of the system? .

• Reference: 2003/0198
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 11 June 2003

You were brought in to TfL over 2 years ago, on a huge salary, as the person who would sort out the Tube. When you finally take over, how will Londoners be able to judge your success? .

• Reference: 2003/0199
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 11 June 2003

Do you feel that buses are an attractive transport option for Londoners, particularly those living in Outer London, or would the money be better spent improving Underground and Rail services? .

• Reference: 2003/0200
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 11 June 2003

In you view, how important is the Crossrail project for relieving pressure on the Underground system? .

• Reference: 2003/0201
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 11 June 2003

Do you support the closure of Wapping and Rotherhithe Underground stations, both well-used and valued local stations, as part of the East London Line extension? .

• Reference: 2003/0204
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 11 June 2003

What, in your view, should be TfL's first priority once the Underground is transferred? .

• Reference: 2003/0205
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 11 June 2003

The Mayor has made no secret of his desire to get rid of the top management at London Underground. Have you begun recruiting for these posts and do you have people in mind for the jobs? .