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• Reference: 2009/3639
• Question by: Steve O'Connell
• Meeting date: 18 November 2009

Following the London Borough of Sutton's decision to join several other local authorities in taking legal action - via judicial review - against the Government's U-turn on 'decent homes' funding for ALMOs able to achieve the Audit Commission's Two Star rating, what communications were made by Sutton to the Mayor of London's Office regarding the legal action and when? And where does this leave the Mayor's pledge to make funds available to plug the gap left by the Housing Minister's decision to remove funding?

• Reference: 2009/3640
• Question by: Steve O'Connell
• Meeting date: 18 November 2009

News that traffic light phasing in the notoriously congested Central Road, Worcester Park, is scheduled to take place in February 2010 is welcome - will the Mayor of London use his influence to speed up this much-needed work?

• Reference: 2009/3641
• Question by: Steve O'Connell
• Meeting date: 18 November 2009

In the light of the recent spate of violent crime in Sutton will the Mayor of London, in his capacity as Chairman of the Metropolitan Police Authority, commission a review of the policing strength in the Borough in order to restore public confidence?

• Reference: 2009/3612
• Question by: Steve O'Connell
• Meeting date: 18 November 2009

Six years ago TfL installed traffic lights at the junction of Woodcote Road and Beddington Gardens in my constituency. This has significantly reduced the air quality in Woodcote Road. Will the Mayor therefore instruct TfL to remove these traffic lights?

• Reference: 2009/3613
• Question by: Steve O'Connell
• Meeting date: 18 November 2009

Do you agree that the latest statistics that 40% of inner London families receive some form of housing benefit are deeply worrying and the figures reveal the failure of past regional and national policies? Steve O'Connell

• Reference: 2009/3614
• Question by: Steve O'Connell
• Meeting date: 18 November 2009

Would the Mayor welcome a change in national housing policy that would incentivise London borough councils to build homes rather than penalising communities for new developments because of a lack of accompanying services or new infrastructure?

• Reference: 2009/3616
• Question by: Steve O'Connell
• Meeting date: 18 November 2009

Given LDA is to carry out an audit of under-used land on which to build affordable housing, does the Mayor think there is scope for further audits of other public sector bodies to identify land that could be used to create new homes? And should these public sector bodies include central Government departments, NHS London and other organisations not under the Mayor's direction but could have the potential to help solve London's housing shortage?

• Reference: 2009/0167-1
• Question by: Steve O'Connell
• Meeting date: 11 November 2009

Will you please explain how the London Fire Brigade is performing against its equality and diversity ambitions?

• Reference: 2009/3106
• Question by: Steve O'Connell
• Meeting date: 14 October 2009

What does the Mayor consider to be the most important aspects of the latest draft of the London Plan and how do they reflect his priorities for London?

• Reference: 2009/3104
• Question by: Steve O'Connell
• Meeting date: 14 October 2009

Do any minicabs have the right to use the M4 bus lane?