March Plenary answers
BCU mergers
Question No: 2018/ 0529
Andrew Dismore AM
How much do you expect to save as the result of the merger of Camden and Islington BCU; and how much do you expect to save once the roll out across London has been completed?.
Written response from the Mayor
The planned savings from the strengthening local policing programme in Camden and Islington is £4.3m and for the overall programme £73.4m.
Drop in value of Sterling and impact on GLA Procurement
Question No: 2018/0532
Andrew Dismore
What has been the impact on the GLA budget due to the drop in the value of Sterling?
Written answer from the Mayor
The GLA uses Transport for London’s (TfL) financial risk management tools to respond to currency fluctuations and TfL is working closely with its supply chain to deal with any cost risk.