Stop & Shop Bays Question No: 2609 / 2012 Andrew Dismore You said you would, “Increase by a third the time motorists can park in “Stop and Shop” bays on TfL roads to support local businesses. From 20 mins to 30mins outside restricted hours.” • Can you provide a definition of what a “stop & shop” bay is? • How […]
Read more100 days Question No: 2799 / 2012 Andrew Dismore Have you achieved your aim, announced on 10th May, that over the next 100 days you would get 1,000 businesses in London, particularly SMEs, to announce and commit to taking on apprentices? Written response from the Mayor The performance monitoring of this target is being undertaken by the Data Service in […]
Read moreLondon Living Wage Question No: 2798 / 2012 Andrew Dismore Why are cleaners on London Underground not paid London living wage? Written response from the Mayor All cleaners working on the London Underground should be paid the London Living Wage without exception. If there is an instance where this is not the case, it should be brought to the attention […]
Read moreRepossessions Question No: 2631 / 2012 Andrew Dismore What is your latest estimate of the number or home repossessions in the capital and what were the figures for each of the last 3 years? Written response from the Mayor Statistics on mortgage and landlord repossession orders are available from the Ministry of Justice at this link: http://www.justice.gov.uk/statistics/civil-justice/mortgage-possession.
Read moreLondon’s High Streets Question No: 2626 / 2012 Andrew Dismore The GLA website says, “We are in the middle of spending nearly £250 million to boost local trade and activity in London’s high streets.” Please provide a breakdown of the £250m? Written response from the Mayor The Outer London Fund is injecting £71 million directly into London’s High Streets. The […]
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