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• Reference: 2010/4265
• Question by: Richard Barnbrook
• Meeting date: 15 December 2010

Your answer to MQ 3089/2010 states, 'in terms of animal welfare, there is no difference between halal and non-halal slaughter'! According to a major halal abattoir based in Somerset, the stun used 'knocks the animal out for around 15-20 seconds.' Opinion is that halal slaughter takes at least 4 minutes, and hence all that a 'low voltage stun' does is knock out the animal so that its throat can be cut with the least resistance. After 20 seconds, the animal is alive, breathing and fully conscious again and suffers tremendous pain for the remaining three and a half minutes of...

• Reference: 2010/4059
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 15 December 2010

If (3672/2010) you believe Labour left a 'poisonous legacy', can you describe which part of it was 'poisonous'for London, as I think it was actually quite good?

• Reference: 2010/4060
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 15 December 2010

Can you advise what steps you have taken to achieve the 'transitional approach' you claim to want?

• Reference: 2010/4061
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 15 December 2010

Where are London's jobless hotspots, in terms of a. numbers and b. growth?

• Reference: 2010/4062
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 15 December 2010

What actions are the GLA taking in preparation and support for the Census? In particular, do you agree that under-recording of London's population remains a high risk and that collective steps to mitigate this are essential? What resource is City Hall putting into this matter?

• Reference: 2010/4063
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 15 December 2010

Which non-West End London theatres are under threat and what steps are you taking to promote their survival? Is this important for London?

• Reference: 2010/4064
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 15 December 2010

If 20% of school children take place in inter-school competitive sport, is that a failure compared to other nations? Is the promotion of school sport a priority for you as Mayor?

• Reference: 2010/4065
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 15 December 2010

Which LDA functions would you like to see continued after its abolition?

• Reference: 2010/4066
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 15 December 2010

What importance do you attach to these agencies and will you seek to continue their funding after the LDA is abolished?

• Reference: 2010/4067
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 15 December 2010

Do you value this body? Would you seek to retain it in the post-LDA world?