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• Reference: 2021/1235
• Question by: Steve O'Connell
• Meeting date: 18 March 2021

In May 2020, a new pilot scheme was launched across four Met BCUs, enabling colleagues from London’s Fire Brigade (LFB) to assist the London Ambulance Service (LAS) for ‘collapsed behind locked doors’. For each of the BCUs involved, how many times has this been done?

• Reference: 2021/1167
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 18 March 2021

A recent report by the Safe Homes for Women Leaving Prison initiative found that up to 6 in 10 women leaving prison are condemned to homelessness and that this problem is particularly acute in London. The ‘duty to refer’ anyone at risk of homelessness on release to their local authority is failing. Will you undertake an assessment of the effectiveness of the duty to refer in the Homelessness Reduction Act for vulnerable women leaving prison across London boroughs given the specific needs and circumstances of this group?

• Reference: 2021/1168
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 18 March 2021

The London Blueprint says signatories, including MOPAC, will work towards establishing a shared approach across London to address the housing needs of women in contact with the criminal justice system, including preventing homelessness and resettlement on release. What progress has been made on this aim so far and what metrics are being used to measure the effectiveness of this commitment?

• Reference: 2021/1169
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 18 March 2021

At least 50 vulnerable women are estimated to be leaving prison to homelessness in London each month. These women often have complex needs. For example, many are primary carers of children; have experienced domestic abuse and violence; or suffer with drug dependency or addition. Will the Mayor take action to ensure these women are resettled in safe and secure accommodation?

• Reference: 2021/1170
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 18 March 2021

When was the most recent time the GLA participated in a meeting of the Government’s Rough Sleeping Advisory Panel? Can you update us on what was discussed?

• Reference: 2021/1172
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 18 March 2021

Millions in cash intended to help rough sleepers through the winter has gone unspent according to remarks from the Housing Minister. Can you please tell us how much was unspent from the Cold Weather and Project Programme in London by the Government?

• Reference: 2021/0923
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 25 February 2021

What effect, if any, will Brexit and the end to freedom of movement have on the construction workforce in London? And what effect will that have on your affordable house building plans?

• Reference: 2021/0924
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 25 February 2021

How many Londoners have used the Landlord Licence Checker, six months since it was introduced?

• Reference: 2021/0925
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 25 February 2021

Do you agree that there is a need for legal aid provision for London’s renters being forced out of their properties after the eviction ban ends in March?

• Reference: 2021/0926
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 25 February 2021

Are you concerned about London’s landlords becoming de facto immigration enforcers with right to rent checks after Brexit? What discussions, if any, have you had with the Government on this issue?