HS2 – 3 Question No: 2247 / 2012 Andrew Dismore What percentage of the London population does he estimate will use HS2 if it proceeds? Written response from the Mayor This figure is not currently available from the HS2 forecasts. However, HS2 Ltd estimate that over 80 per cent of trips will start or end inLondon, with around two thirds […]
Read moreHS2 – 2 Question No: 2246 / 2012 Andrew Dismore What he estimates the contribution from the Boroughs will be of HS2 if it proceeds? Written response from the Mayor The funding of HS2 is a matter for the Government. I am not aware of any contributions that are being sought directly from boroughs.
Read moreHS2 Question No: 2245 / 2012 Andrew Dismore What do you estimate the total cost to Londoners will be if HS2 proceeds? Written response from the Mayor The funding arrangements for HS2 are yet to be sorted and this will substantially affect the cost, so it is not possible to provide a precise cost at this stage.
Read moreBusiness Improvement Districts Question No: 2102 / 2012 Andrew Dismore What GLA resources will you be using in your effort to increase the number of Business Improvement Districts to 50? Written response from the Mayor I will identify which areas ofLondonare ready to start the development of new Business Improvement Districts. My staff will then work closely with the relevant […]
Read moreLondon Living Wage Question No: 2101 / 2012 Andrew Dismore Regarding your commitment to double the number of companies paying the LLW are you using the baseline figure of 51 or the figure of over 100, both referred to in MQT 1756/2012? Written response from the Mayor My commitment to the London Living Wage is to work constructively with the […]
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