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• Reference: 2007/0056-1
• Question by: Peter Hulme Cross
• Meeting date: 10 November 2007

The wind turbines/solar panels on LDA building cost £436,000 to install (including £156,276 subsidy from the Energy Saving Trust). How much more has subsequently been spent on maintenance and what is the value/kWh of the electricity (on a monthly or quarterly basis) that has been generated by this scheme?

• Reference: 2007/0057-1
• Question by: Peter Hulme Cross
• Meeting date: 10 November 2007

How much did the relocation from Devon House to the Palestra building cost?

• Reference: 2007/0058-1
• Question by: Peter Hulme Cross
• Meeting date: 10 November 2007

The LDA Annual Report states that the lease on Devon House expires in September 2009 and costs £192,000 per annum. Is the LDA able to recoup any of this expenditure by sub-letting or alternative use of this space?

• Reference: 2007/0064-1
• Question by: Peter Hulme Cross
• Meeting date: 10 November 2007

There is considerable concern amongst residents near the Olympic site about large quantities of dust being generated by contractors. Residents are also concerned that the dust may be contaminated. What tests were conducted by the LDA during the remediation process to check that the dust is not contaminated and can the concerned residents have access to the test results?

• Reference: 2006/0231-1
• Question by: Peter Hulme Cross
• Meeting date: 11 October 2006

Although the capital cost of the project to install photovoltaic cells and wind turbines on the LDA's new office building (£436,000) is greater than the value of the electricity it will generate, the Mayor has defended the project on environmental grounds. How much CO2 will be generated manufacturing, transporting, installing and maintaining these photovoltaic (PV) cells and wind turbines?

• Reference: 2006/0232-1
• Question by: Peter Hulme Cross
• Meeting date: 11 October 2006

Given that the LDA is effectively subsidising the manufacturer to develop these products (photovoltaic cells and wind turbines), does the contract allow for the LDA to recover any of the costs on behalf of the taxpayer through royalty payments on future sales? Does the LDA consider the development of Photovoltaic factories in China to be part of its remit?

• Question by: Peter Hulme Cross
• Meeting date: 10 October 2006

Can I put in a plea that whatever food is provided will be reasonably priced? I know that this is somewhat subjective and what some people might consider reasonable, others may not. However, clearly where people have a monopoly, there is a huge temptation to charge whatever they like. Another thing: can I put in a plea for water to be provided free of charge because at the Athens Games, if you went in, they actually confiscated your water bottle if you had one with you. I was horrified. I think that is really important that at least plain water...

• Question by: Peter Hulme Cross
• Meeting date: 10 October 2006

If you are suddenly confronted with the need for extra security, and so your security bill goes up beyond expectations or perhaps your ticket sales do not live up to expectations and you have a shortfall, so you are left at the end of the day with a budget over-run, who covers it and can you give an absolute assurance that it will not be London council tax payers?

• Question by: Peter Hulme Cross
• Meeting date: 10 October 2006

In the negotiations, the IOC would seem to be in the dominant position. They seem to hold the cards, to me.

• Question by: Peter Hulme Cross
• Meeting date: 10 October 2006

Yes, it is purely speculative but clearly there is a concern there and it would be quite contrary to the spirit of the Games to have a separation for certain groups within the complex, would it not?