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• Reference: 2005/0341-1
• Question by: Graham Tope
• Meeting date: 08 September 2005

The Bid document says "The seven years leading up to the Games in London will inspire a new generation of youth to greater sporting activity. During this period the UK will continue to deliver programmes to develop high performance athletes, coaches and technical officials so that the national team can excel in at the first Olympics to be hosted in London since 1948". Can you explain how these specifics will be achieved?

• Reference: 2005/0352-1
• Question by: Graham Tope
• Meeting date: 08 September 2005

What progress has been made in reaching the target for volunteers and how will training be organised in the lead up to the Games?

• Reference: 2005/0376-1
• Question by: Graham Tope
• Meeting date: 08 September 2005

Please provide details of any plans to establish a Multi-faith Chaplaincy for the Games. Which organisation will lead this stream of work?

• Reference: 2005/0381-1
• Question by: Graham Tope
• Meeting date: 08 September 2005

The bid document states that the Chancellor of the Exchequer has guaranteed that the UK Government will bear the costs of ''...providing security, medical and other Government-related services for the Games.'' Can you clarify what this includes and what amounts are involved for each function? (Question addressed to Mayor / Keith Mills)

• Reference: 2005/0337-1
• Question by: Graham Tope
• Meeting date: 08 September 2005

How will the Games be used as a means of promoting sport within schools and colleges?

• Reference: 2005/0077-1
• Question by: Graham Tope
• Meeting date: 06 April 2005

On 23 March 2004 you launched Transport for London's bid for a London Regional Rail Authority. Can you give us a progress report on how you have moved this agenda forward?

• Reference: 2005/0078-1
• Question by: Graham Tope
• Meeting date: 06 April 2005

Central Government appear to be refusing to fund the fitting out of the 'Thameslink Box' to the west of St Pancras Station with station platforms so that Thameslink passengers can alight conveniently for onward transfer to King's Cross, Eurostar and the new domestic services on CTRL. What pressure can you bring to bear to persuade the Government that this is short-sighted and a false economy - inflicting a long walk on passengers (often with heavy luggage) across main roads to reach the old Thameslink station in Pentonville Road?

• Reference: 2005/0080-1
• Question by: Graham Tope
• Meeting date: 06 April 2005

To what extent are buses moving more quickly around the capital as a result of Oystercard? Please illustrate with time comparisons of pre and post Oystercard.

• Question by: Graham Tope
• Meeting date: 12 January 2005

I was not seeking a full list, just a few would be helpful.

• Question by: Graham Tope
• Meeting date: 12 January 2005

I am trying to make the point that we had no particular problem with the invitation to or the visit of Dr al-Qaradawi; indeed, I remember saying in this Chamber that he was a respected Islamic scholar for many Muslims, and the sort of person we should be talking to, without indicating we agree with his views. Do you accept that it will be easier to explain and defend this invitation if it is actually part of a programme, or at least not out of the ordinary to have people here for debate and for a robust exchange of views...