Business Bootcamps (1) Question No: 2610 / 2012 Andrew Dismore Can you confirm the cost of the business bootcamps and what, if any, GLA funds were committed to the project? Written response from the Mayor The original pilot programme of Business Bootcamps totalled £576,000. The cost of the programme was met through sponsorship from the Royal Bank of Scotland, Interreg […]
Read more600 jobs Question No: 2608 / 2012 Andrew Dismore How will you use City Hall’s procurement process to create at least 600 jobs for the long-term unemployed? Written response from the Mayor Embedding skills and employment outcomes across our supply chain is taken forward by the GLA Group Supplier Skills Team. Activity includes the use of innovative contractual clauses and […]
Read moreGLA Job Definition Question No: 2607 / 2012 Andrew Dismore MQT 776/2012 says, “At present there is no consistent methodology applied across the GLA Group (or the UK more generally) for job definitions.” What steps, if any, are you taking to provide a definition? When do you expect such a definition to be produced? Written response from the Mayor I […]
Read moreDecline in trade during Olympic period Question No: 2603 / 2012 Andrew Dismore Do you agree with the Culture Secretary’s harsh criticisms of business in London who complained of loss of business during the Olympics or do you support those businesses who expressed concerns over loss of trade, and if so what are you going to do about it? Written […]
Read moreSmall Business Procurement Question No: 2592 / 2012 Andrew Dismore With members of the Federation of Small Business still reporting that they are being locked out of local government contracts with too few contracts remaining within the London area and too few going to micro and small businesses , will you ensure that the ‘CompeteFor’ procurement portal remains in existence […]
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