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• Reference: 2016/4795
• Question by: Onkar Sahota
• Meeting date: 14 December 2016

Is the Mayor concerned that of London's 18 Hospital Trusts that run A&Es, 15 failed to hit the government's target to see 95% of patients within four hours for the entire year, and what concerns does he have over equitable access to healthcare services, and the resilience of London's emergency services, for the forthcoming winter?

• Reference: 2016/3986
• Question by: Onkar Sahota
• Meeting date: 19 October 2016

Given the claims made by the Vote Leave campaign, does the Mayor agree with the former Health Secretary, and as part of his plans to secure greater devolution of health powers to London, will he push to ensure the Government comes good on the pledge to spend £350m more per week on the NHS, with London getting its fair share?

• Reference: 2016/3990
• Question by: Onkar Sahota
• Meeting date: 19 October 2016

Given the huge impact that Pokemon Go has had on sedentary behaviour, particularly amongst young people, has the Mayor considered what role digital platforms and gaming could have in helping to deliver on his public health priorities?

• Reference: 2016/3991
• Question by: Onkar Sahota
• Meeting date: 19 October 2016

As the Mayor is now progressing appointing his team, will he outline when he intends to appoint an advisor or political lead to drive his health agenda, given the significant position he gave this within his manifesto, and consistent calls from the London Health Commission, and health partners, to deliver strong health economy leadership from City Hall?

• Reference: 2016/2678
• Question by: Onkar Sahota
• Meeting date: 20 July 2016

Will you meet with me, Londonwide LMCs and representatives of London's general practice community to discuss the workforce challenges affecting GPs and practice staff, and the knock-on impact on the access to GP services in London?

• Reference: 2016/2679
• Question by: Onkar Sahota
• Meeting date: 20 July 2016

Given the uneven distribution of changes to NHS services in London, and the impact this may have on differential health outcomes for Londoners, what action can the Mayor and London Health Board take to support London General Practice in the capital?

• Reference: 2016/2680
• Question by: Onkar Sahota
• Meeting date: 20 July 2016

In light of the hugely damaging potential impact of increasing medical indemnity costs for GPs, resulting in UK GPs leaving the profession and Capital, would the Mayor consider making representations to the finance and medical insurance sectors about the negative impact such increases have on patient access to primary care?

• Reference: 2016/2681
• Question by: Onkar Sahota
• Meeting date: 20 July 2016

Will the Mayor be making representations to the Government and NHS England regarding the distribution of the funding announced in the General Practice Forward View to support the immediate pressures in general practice in the Capital - where over half of all practices are carrying a staff vacancy for a GP or practice nurse?

• Reference: 2016/2682
• Question by: Onkar Sahota
• Meeting date: 20 July 2016

In the interests of promoting access to GP services, will you make representations to Ministers at the Department of Health to ensure that GPs in the Capital are able to routinely offer 15 minute consultations or longer where necessary for patients with greater needs such as complex or multiple morbidity, both of which are increasing in the capital?

• Reference: 2016/2683
• Question by: Onkar Sahota
• Meeting date: 20 July 2016

Will you give your support to the current Londonwide LMCs' GP State of Emergency campaign which seeks to preserve accessible, continuous GP care in the Capital in the face of reduced recruitment, and increased retirement/ resignation?