Brexit Question No: 2017/0554 Andrew Dismore Do you agree with the findings of the London Chamber of Commerce and Innovation survey of just over 500 firms, that cutting immigration into the UK would have a negative impact on London’s economic growth, according to over half of these capital’s businesses; and that three in five firms said London should prioritise growth, […]
Read moreFuture funding of the Met. Question No: 2017/0589 Andrew Dismore What representations have you made to Government and when, about the future funding of the Met.? Written response from the Mayor My Deputy Mayor and I have made a number of representations to the Home Office and other government departments about the need for increased funding for the MPS […]
Read moreUSA Embassy and the congestion charge Question No: 2017/0222 Andrew Dismore The USA embassy has consistently refused to pay its congestion charge bill. What is the total now due; and as there is a new President in the USA will you take the opportunity to raise this matter with him, and send him the bill? Written response from the Mayor […]
Read moreDear Editor, The poor air quality in London is a public health emergency. After years of inaction from the previous Conservative Mayor, we now have some of the most polluted air in Europe. Experts attribute nearly 10,000 premature deaths a year and a wide range of other serious health problems to the poor air quality in our city. The […]
Read moreFigures published by National Energy Action, a charity that aims to end Fuel Poverty, reported that 11.4% of households in Barnet and Camden suffer fuel poverty. Labour London Assembly member Mr Dismore said: ‘Despite drops in oil prices, one in ten Barnet and Camden residents have to pay over 10% of their income just to keep warm. It’s […]
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