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• Reference: 2012/3108
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

How many apprentices have now been taken on as a result of the Mayor's work to create apprenticeships? What sectors were these apprenticeships in and what proportion of apprenticeships were in traditional trades? How many of the apprentices have completed their apprenticeships and how many have gone on to work in relevant full time employment following the completion of their apprenticeships? How many apprentices are in relevant full time employment a year after completing their apprenticeships? How are the apprenticeships being advertised and promoted and what groups are being targeted for recruitment? What is the breakdown of apprenticeships by borough...

• Reference: 2012/3109
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

Does the Mayor agree that the fact construction workers were directly employed in delivering London 2012 contributed to making the 2012 sites safer for workers? If so, what will he do to ensure that lessons are learned about increased safety and included in the planning of future publically funded projects in London and promoted in privately funding schemes?

• Reference: 2012/3110
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

Is the Mayor aware of reports that some letting agencies are using system of closed bids when renting out properties in London which may be increasing the cost of renting properties to new tenants desperate to find accommodation? If so, does he condone this practice and if not, what will he do to prevent this practice becoming widespread?

• Reference: 2012/3111
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

Does the Mayor think that people should be paid to work? If so, does he agree that musicians should be paid to perform and that it was unfair that, unlike other workers paid to put on the Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies and other events in relation to London 2012, some musicians were asked to play without payment? If he does agree this was unfair, what is he doing to resolve the issue with LOCOG and ensure that musicians involved in the events earn a fair fee for their performances?

• Reference: 2012/3112
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

Is the Mayor aware of the recent change to the Licensing Act allowing venues accommodating audiences of less than 200 or unamplified music to hold performances without a licence? Given it appears there is limited knowledge regarding the changes what will the Mayor do to ensure the message about this gets out to venues and local authorities?

• Reference: 2012/3113
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

Did the Mayor make a submission to the West End Commission and, if so, did he ask for free parking during evenings and weekends to be maintained?

• Reference: 2012/2998
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

In light of public concern, will the mayor reconsider the draconian cuts to the fire service he is planning?

• Reference: 2012/2999
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

Has the Mayor seen a list of the fire stations under threat?

• Reference: 2012/3000
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

What cuts to emergency services does the Mayor see as acceptable in Croydon?

• Reference: 2012/3013
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

Does the Mayor still support transparency?