Responding to the announcement that the Mayor of London has ordered an inquiry into the finances of the Olympic Stadium, and reports that the cost of retractable seating has risen from an estimated £300,000 to £8 million, Labour London Assembly Member, Andrew Dismore AM, said: “This is a staggering burden to place on taxpayers. It’s only a year ago […]
Read moreHighbury Magistrates warrants Question No: 2016/3907 Andrew Dismore I understand that Highbury magistrates are unique in insisting that warrants are served within 24 hours of being signed off, even though the resources the police may need to serve a warrant may not be immediately available. Will you make appropriate representations to the magistrates over this policy? Written response from the […]
Read moreChinese Labour Corps Question No: 2016/3890 Andrew Dismore The Chinese Labour Corps were the largest overseas labour force and without their contribution and sacrifice (thousands of them were killed), WW1 would have dragged on for much longer. Will you support the efforts of the British Chinese community to establish a memorial to these forgotten heroes? Written response from the […]
Read moreIn my last City Hall report, I wrote of my appointment to the Congress of Europe, to represent London regional government. To clarify, the C of E is not part of the EU, but is a body of the Council of Europe, which comprises all the 47 European countries. Its main mission can be summarised as the promotion of democracy, […]
Read moreLabour London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore AM spoke in support of the motion to back hospitality workers at the Assembly’s November plenary meeting (text below) (video link https://vimeo.com/189957918) Mr Dismore said: ‘Having grown up in the hospitality industry in Yorkshire, I am aware of the extent to which staff in the trade are amongst the most […]
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