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• Reference: 2000/0424
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 20 December 2000

Do you plan to make any representations to the government about the future of NATS? In Particular, will the planned reorganisation and change of ownership impact upon your stratergies for air quality and for noise? Have you views on the effects on the safety of Londoners on the gorunds and in the air?

• Reference: 2000/0413
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 20 December 2000

Given the lack of timely information made available to Assembly members and Londoners' reasonable expectations that the Assembly will hold the executive to account, would you be prepared to attend Mayor's Question Time every two weeks? .

• Reference: 2000/0414
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 20 December 2000

In the course of your career as a restaurant reviewer, have you ever given your comments on establishments run or owned by current members of GLA staff or those in the GLA family of organisations? How would such a relationship be declared?

• Reference: 2000/0415
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 20 December 2000

Do you share my concern at the proposal to demolish the unique cruciform workhouse which currently forms part of the Oldchurch Hospital site, particularly as the building that will replace it is designed to be temporary? What powers do you have to intervene in this planning application, recently approved by Havering Borough Council and will you take steps to preserve this valuable building? .

• Reference: 2000/0416
• Question by: Richard Barnes
• Meeting date: 20 December 2000

In 1999, more people were diagnosed HIV+ than in any year since 1985. During the same period, the funding and resourcing of support centres was drastically cut by both Government, Health Authorities and local authorities, leading to the closure of many established centres across London. The government also failed to promote any nation-wide preventive campaign. The funding that was available was not confirmed or distributed until October of 1999, 6 months late, causing deep anxiety and financial pressure in voluntary organisations. Which of the Mayor's policies will be applied to ensure that the pandemic is not ignored in London; that...

• Reference: 2000/0417
• Question by: Richard Barnes
• Meeting date: 20 December 2000

Does the Mayor support the expunging, both pictorially and in the written word of Christmas from the Greater London Authority's Christmas cards which are sent in celebration of an important religious festival?

• Reference: 2000/0455
• Question by: Richard Barnes
• Meeting date: 20 December 2000

Londoners welcome the initiative to improve police numbers in the capital and have noted the Mayor's promise of 1,050 additional officers in financial year 2001/2002. It is noted that the Home Secretary, through the Crime Reduction Fund, is providing up to £38 million to recruit and train 800 of these additional officers. Why does the Mayor wish to increase taxation on Londoners by £60 million to recruit 250 officers? .

• Reference: 2000/0363
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 15 November 2000

What steps are you taking to improve the image of older people as portrayed by public services and how will you ensure that the needs of older Londoners are taken into account in each of your strategies?

• Reference: 2000/0364
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 15 November 2000

Have the recent storms highlighted any shortcomings in London's flood defences and what action is being taken to remedy them?

• Reference: 2000/0365
• Question by: Roger Evans
• Meeting date: 15 November 2000

Given that the Queens Theatre is the only professional theatre serving east London, will you pledge your support to their campaign for improved funding from London Arts? Will you find time to visit the theatre with me to meet the actors and management before completing your cultural development strategy? .