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• Reference: 2020/3594
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

It is fantastic to see guidance issued to Londoners in languages other than English, especially as we know Covid-19 disproportionately affects BAME communities. Are there plans to produce more video guidance in other languages, or in any other locations such as posters on the underground?

• Reference: 2020/3595
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

What action are you taking to ensure that London is ready and prepared for the difficult winter ahead due to the virus?

• Reference: 2020/3596
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

Have any plans been put in place to protect London’s homeless population from the bitter cold and the virus this winter?

• Reference: 2020/3597
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

According to new research by Zurich Municipal, schools in England pose a significantly higher risk of fire than other types of commercial buildings. Does London Fire Brigade have any audit of fire safety of schools in London and what strategy they have for regularly monitoring fire safety and advising schools in this respect?

• Reference: 2020/3598
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

The research by Zurich Municipal shows the case for sprinklers in schools and they have launched a parliamentary petition calling on MPs to change the law on sprinklers in schools (to make sprinklers mandatory) in England. Do you support this and would you lobby the Government to achieve this?

• Reference: 2020/3589
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

In February I raised the issue of overgrown shrubs on Argenta Way in Brent, which are protruding into the road and blocking a road sign, with TfL. I was promised further info in March, but now 6 months later have received no update. Can an update please be provided?

• Reference: 2020/3590
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

I understand that a number of London Underground stations have become temporarily cashless, with other stations being considered to become cashless. Have you considered the impact on those on lower incomes and young people who do not have bank accounts? Can you assure us that this is just a ‘temporary’ arrangement?

• Reference: 2020/3591
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

A constituent has complained of recent incidents involving bus route H9 (operated by London United) carrying passengers well over double the capacity with a number of children observed standing. Incidents have been reported to me expressing concerns about lack of social distancing and the bus drivers ignoring limits on capacity. Can you please explain how the passenger numbers are monitored on buses, what instructions the drivers have and how the safety rules are enforced on all bus routes?

• Reference: 2020/3588
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 15 October 2020

Official figures show that the UK’s unemployment rate has risen to its highest level for two years and the GLA’s own figures confirm a looming employment crisis. What can you do from City Hall to provide training and support for unemployed Londoners and what action are you lobbying for central government to take?

• Reference: 2020/3248
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 17 September 2020

Navin Shah AM (Chair): The Mayor will now provide an oral update of up to five minutes in length on matters occurring since the publication of his report. Mr Mayor?