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• Reference: 2005/2293
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 14 December 2005

Does the Mayor agree that the administration of `the knowledge- for black cab drivers is outdated and needs modernizing?

• Reference: 2005/2406
• Question by: Andrew Pelling
• Meeting date: 14 December 2005

The Mayor's Report Planning Decisions you state; "I have sent letters in response to the following statutory referrals: Fairfield Road, land adjacent to Croydon Park Hotel, LB Croydon I have written to Hounslow Council stating that I have decided not to direct refusal of this application." Do you really believe Hounslow Council will have an interest in this development? If not, what's the real response made to Croydon Council?

• Reference: 2005/2297
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 14 December 2005

How seriously do you recognise the role social enterprises can play as a tool of regeneration in the legacy of the Olympics?

• Reference: 2005/2303
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 14 December 2005

With the tube station, and two rail stations along West End Lane, could we not have a better interchange between them for both residents and traders?

• Reference: 2005/2304
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 14 December 2005

In major developments we need the adoption of more inter-modal connections, so when are taxis ranks going to be adopted as part of the street landscape of all developments.

• Reference: 2005/2315
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 14 December 2005

Would the introduction of a qualification such as a NVQ for black cab drivers be better than the current system of the 'knowledge'?

• Reference: 2005/2403
• Question by: Andrew Pelling
• Meeting date: 14 December 2005

What is the legal position as regards the liability of staff of diplomatic missions in London to pay the Congestion Charge, in light of the long established principle that embassies, diplomats and their property are immune from taxes? They do of course pay tax on the purchase of goods and services however. Could the Mayor expand on whether he considers the congestion charge to be a tax or a charge for a service?

• Reference: 2005/2409
• Question by: Andrew Pelling
• Meeting date: 14 December 2005

Would it be possible for the LDA to take an interest in saving Crosfield from closure, a closure that would lead to the loss of 85 jobs for disabled employees?

• Reference: 2005/2416
• Question by: Andrew Pelling
• Meeting date: 14 December 2005

Thank you for answer 2168. What was TfL's revenue protection budget for 2003-04, 2004-05 & 2005-06?

• Reference: 2005/2442
• Question by: Andrew Pelling
• Meeting date: 14 December 2005

What is being done to deal with the back-log in Criminal Records Bureau checks?