No.38: 5th November 2016 to 6th December 2016 Introduction May I firstly wish everyone a Happy Christmas? My card design this year was by Sanah Sahnoun, aged 9, of Coppetts Wood Primary School, who wins the traditional book token. Also a Happy Chanukah to my Jewish readers! I attended a number of Remembrance Day events including at City Hall, […]
Read moreMost of this month’s Economy Committee work has been on Brexit and is covered above. However, there was a Plenary session with London and Partners, (responsible for inward investment, trade and tourism) and in addition to Brexit issues I raised a number of other economy related written questions.
Read moreThe Assembly is continuing to scrutinise the implications of Brexit. Please see our work programme. The big news (though it seems some time ago) was the High Court decision, to give Parliament a vote over the triggering of Article 50 and the Brexit Process. The Chancellor’s Autumn statement also gave cause for concern for the economy, due to Brexit. Three […]
Read moreI believe we must be able to recruit and retain the very best scientists, whatever country they come from, including freedom of movement for international students. But the plan B for the life science sector if this does not happen is far from clear. While the Government claim they would honour any EU funding for projects already funded up […]
Read moreIntroduction The tourism economy in London is estimated to be worth £36billion,[1] and supports 700,000 jobs across the capital – equivalent to one in every eight jobs. In 2015 more than 30m UK and international tourists visited London, spending £15bn.[2] Tourism is a particularly important economic opportunity for London because it drives strong growth in relatively accessible jobs. The […]
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