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• Reference: 2006/3009
• Question by: Elizabeth Howlett
• Meeting date: 13 December 2006

In a bid to diffuse criticism of the findings in the recent Department of Health survey that showed 70% of patients were not offered a choice of elective care provider the government announced patients' choice leaflets are going to be more widely available. Does the Mayor have any plans to use Londoner's taxpayer's money bail out the Government and advertise these in The Londoner?

• Reference: 2006/3010
• Question by: Elizabeth Howlett
• Meeting date: 13 December 2006

Does the Mayor agree that one way he could usefully use his high profile position is to warn Londoner's that they face a winter of health cuts following the Secretary of State for health statements to the Common's Health Committee on 21st November 2006?

• Reference: 2006/3011
• Question by: Elizabeth Howlett
• Meeting date: 13 December 2006

Was the Mayor involved in any discussions with the Government over the Department of Health "Heat Maps"?

• Reference: 2006/2372
• Question by: Elizabeth Howlett
• Meeting date: 18 November 2006

Does the Mayor believe that the way health service debt is structured and the high interest the government is charging on the debt in London is sustainable, and does he believe there will be an impact on the NHS' ability to deliver quality services?

• Reference: 2006/2373
• Question by: Elizabeth Howlett
• Meeting date: 18 November 2006

Why does the Mayor feel that the Commission for Equality and Human Rights will be unable to ensure all groups are protected? Is it a failure of legislation or staffing?

• Reference: 2006/2374
• Question by: Elizabeth Howlett
• Meeting date: 18 November 2006

What work is the Mayor involved in with the World Health Organisation?

• Reference: 2006/2375
• Question by: Elizabeth Howlett
• Meeting date: 18 November 2006

Has the Mayor had any discussions with Government over his idea of a London weighting on pensions?

• Reference: 2006/2686
• Question by: Elizabeth Howlett
• Meeting date: 15 November 2006

I believe that the Mayor has been in possession of a report on Congestion Charge Zone discounts for a while now. Will the Mayor tell me what his decision is concerning zone discounts, with particular reference to those on the fringes of the westward extension?

• Reference: 2006/2675
• Question by: Elizabeth Howlett
• Meeting date: 15 November 2006

Many of the MPs on the Education and Skills Committee to which you gave evidence on 23rd October seemed concerned about the ability of the different skills bodies in London to work together. Given the failures of the present apprenticeship and training scheme to deliver the skills that London needs, does he really think that the new London Skills and Employment Board will be able to add anything coherent to the mix and make up for this deficit?

• Reference: 2006/2676
• Question by: Elizabeth Howlett
• Meeting date: 15 November 2006

Giving evidence to the Commons' Education and Skills Committee on 23rd October 2006, you said, "Nothing short of a full, independent city state is ever going to satisfy me." Will the Mayor be calling for London independence openly at the 2008 elections?