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• Reference: 2007/0059-1
• Question by: Damian Hockney
• Meeting date: 10 November 2007

In 2005-06 the two highest salaries paid by the LDA were one salary in the range £190-200k and one salary in the range £130-£140k. In 2006-07 the LDA paid two salaries in the range £210-£220k. Which posts attracted these salaries, and how do you justify increases of approximately 10% and 60% respectively in the two highest salaries at a time when average pay increases were closer to 3%?

• Reference: 2007/0060-1
• Question by: Damian Hockney
• Meeting date: 10 November 2007

In 2005-06 the LDA had 66 employees paid in excess of £50,000 per annum. By 2006-07 this had increased to 107. How do you justify this increase? How many salaries in excess of £50k are being paid in 2007-08?

• Reference: 2007/0061-1
• Question by: Damian Hockney
• Meeting date: 10 November 2007

There is clear evidence from Athens and other Olympic cities that hosting the Olympic Games has a severe negative impact on visitor levels. Has Visit London undertaken any studies of this phenomenon and what will it be doing to limit damage to the adversely affected tourist industry in 2012?

• Reference: 2007/0062-1
• Question by: Damian Hockney
• Meeting date: 10 November 2007

The Mayor has stated that airport expansion should be "sustainable". How do you define "sustainable" in the context of airport expansion?

• Reference: 2007/0063-1
• Question by: Damian Hockney
• Meeting date: 10 November 2007

On what basis does the LDA provide funding for events like the London Fashion Week? Is there any calculation for funding based on how successful the particular industry is financially and whether that industry could provide its own support?

• Question by: Angie Bray
• Meeting date: 11 October 2006

So, it is rather a meaningless figure, is it not, actually in reality, because it does not give a true picture of those people who need to be helped into work.

• Reference: 2006/0189-1
• Question by: Angie Bray
• Meeting date: 11 October 2006

Could you give details of the LDA's involvement in the proposed alterations to Oxford Street?

• Reference: 2006/0190-1
• Question by: Angie Bray
• Meeting date: 11 October 2006

How much of the LDA's funds have been allocated to any projects related to the re-devlopment of Oxford Street?

• Reference: 2006/0191-1
• Question by: Angie Bray
• Meeting date: 11 October 2006

Has the LDA discussed any business with the New West End company regarding the re-development of Oxford and Regents Street?

• Reference: 2006/0192-1
• Question by: Angie Bray
• Meeting date: 11 October 2006

Has the LDA funded any feasibility work in conjunction with TfL relating to the possibility of introducing a tram system along Oxford Street?