Appendix 2

Questions to the Mayor

19 March, 2020

ANSWERED QUESTIONS PAPER

Subject: MQT on 19 March, 2020 Report of: Executive Director of Secretariat

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Question No: 2020/1445 David Kurten To what extent do you support equality, diversity and inclusion in London? Answer for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

London Safety Question No: 2020/1130 Shaun Bailey Do you think Londoners feel more safe now, than when you first took office? Answer for London Safety The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Live facial recognition in London Question No: 2020/1442 Siân Berry Are you satisfied with the use of facial recognition in London? Answer for Live facial recognition in London The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Future victims of crime Question No: 2020/1144 Susan Hall Do you stand by your comment that “I would rather invest in future Daves and Stormzys than future victims of crime”? Answer for Future victims of crime The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Crossrail Question No: 2020/1441 Caroline Pidgeon Are you confident that Crossrail will open in Summer 2021? Answer for Crossrail The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Mayoral appointments Question No: 2020/1158 Tony Arbour Do you have any regrets regarding your decisions on Mayoral appointments? Answer for Mayoral appointments The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Broken promises Question No: 2020/1152 Susan Hall Do you regret the promises you’ve broken during your term as Mayor? Answer for Broken promises The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Rent Control Question No: 2020/1209 Tony Devenish Do you agree with Assar Lindbeck, Swedish Professor of Economics and former Chairman of the Nobel Prize Committee, who says that rent control, and I quote, “appears to be the most efficient technique presently known to destroy a city”? Answer for Rent Control The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Setting climate targets Question No: 2020/1443 Caroline Russell How do you expect London to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 when your Mayoral strategies have 2050 targets? Answer for Setting climate targets The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Public Trust and Confidence in the Police Question No: 2020/1446 Peter Whittle How does the Mayor propose to reverse the decline in public trust and confidence in the police?

Answer for Public Trust and Confidence in the Police The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response TfL in Havering and Redbridge Question No: 2020/1088 Keith Prince Are you satisfied that all TfL’s areas of responsibility in Havering and Redbridge are being improved in a timely manner? Answer for TfL in Havering and Redbridge The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Grown-up politics Question No: 2020/1444 Siân Berry How can we in City Hall make political debate more grown up? Answer for Grown-up politics The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

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60+ London Oyster photocard Question No: 2020/0955 Caroline Pidgeon I understand that people who apply for a 60+ London Oyster photocard are given the option to tick a box for London Councils to get in touch with the person nearer the time they are eligible for a Freedom Pass. Please state how many people in 2019 ticked this box and whether any consideration has been given to making it clearer of the benefits of allowing London Councils to get in contact with people to inform them of their eligibility for the Freedom Pass. 60+ London Oyster photocard The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 In 2019, there were 91,522 applicants for a 60+ Oyster photocard. Of these, 58,959 opted to share their details with London Councils. People, of course, have the right to withhold their information if they choose to and the numbers above suggest that the majority of applicants do understand the benefits of allowing London Councils to get in touch. I have though asked Transport for London to review their website for any improvements that might be made.

TfL accepting advertisements from Mayoral candidates Question No: 2020/0956 Caroline Pidgeon What is TfL’s policy for permitting advertising by Mayoral candidates on its network, including advertisements for commercial activities by Mayoral candidates such as promotions of books? TfL accepting advertisements from Mayoral candidates The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Under clause 2.3 (n) of Transport for London’s (TfL) advertising policy, TfL will not accept advertising if it promotes a party political cause or electioneering. An advertising campaign for a book which promoted a party political cause or electioneering would therefore be rejected in accordance with the policy. All other advertisements, including commercial activities outside of this specific clause, would be subject to the application of the policy in the usual way. Where the advertising promoted a commercial activity of a Mayoral candidate, TfL would consider whether it was consistent with its guidance on appropriate use of resources.

Toilets at Crossrail stations Question No: 2020/0957 Caroline Pidgeon Please state which Crossrail stations will have free toilets for passengers. Answer for Toilets at Crossrail stations The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Crossrail frequency of service Question No: 2020/0958 Caroline Pidgeon I have been contacted by a constituent who wishes to raise the following question: current information from TfL suggests that the Elizabeth Line will run four trains per hour from Hanwell and West Ealing. This is significantly fewer than the Mayor has previously stated, where it was indicated that there would be six trains per hour at Hanwell and 10 per hour serving West Ealing. Please clarify the actual level of frequency of service at both peak and off-peak hours. Please also state what will be the time of the last services from Monday to Sunday. Answer for Crossrail frequency of service The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

TfL target for bus speeds Question No: 2020/0959 Caroline Pidgeon I understand that TfL currently has a target of average speeds of buses of 9.2 mph. Will you take steps to ensure that a more ambitious target is set for 2020/2021? TfL target for bus speeds The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 Transport for London is forecasting an average bus speed of 9.2 mph for 2019/20, based on actual speeds in the year to date. It has set a more challenging target of 9.3 mph for 2020/21, as set out in its 2020/21 budget. This is despite the fact that there is expected to be a significant increase in street works affecting bus routes in the coming year.

Transport links in South East London Question No: 2020/0960 Caroline Pidgeon I have been contacted by a constituent who wishes you to address the following question: when will a night service for the Docklands Light Railway be introduced? Transport links in South East London The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Night Tube has been a big success so far, and night services have subsequently been extended to parts of the London Overground. Transport for London (TfL) has previously considered the case for night services on the Docklands Light Railway, but the decision was taken not to proceed as sufficient value for money could not be demonstrated. I have asked that TfL keep this decision under regular review. Waterloo Underground station Question No: 2020/0961 Caroline Pidgeon It is now over three months since the newly built York Road entrance to Waterloo Underground station closed to allow safety inspections to be carried out on the building above. Please provide an update as to (1) the reasons for the closure, (2) the outcome of any engineering inspection, and (3) the expected date that this entrance will reopen. Waterloo Underground station The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The York Road entrance to Waterloo Underground station was reopened on 13 March 2020, following the completion of all necessary checks. This entrance was closed to allow engineering inspections and subsequent maintenance works to be undertaken to the third-party residential building above. Due to the works taking place at the interface between the residential building and the station entrance, it was necessary to close the entrance to ensure the works could be undertaken safely and efficiently.

Greenwich Peninsula Question No: 2020/0962 Caroline Pidgeon In Mayoral Decision 2574 on Greenwich Peninsula it is stated there were “significant planning issues” that held up the development of Greenwich Millennium Village (paragraph 1.6). Please set out in detail what were these significant planning issues. Greenwich Peninsula The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 The significant planning issues were set out in the Stage 1 report dated 11 November 2019. In summary, they were: • no details were provided of the proposed Large Scale Purpose Built Shared Living and Purpose Built Student Accommodation and their affordable housing offer • the viability assessment submitted with the application was not sufficient to enable an assessment of the scheme’s viability • the proposed residential car parking exceeded London Plan and draft London Plan standards. • the parking for the O2 Arena significantly exceeded draft London Plan and London Plan standards and robust justification for this was required. • further detail was also required on cycle parking, cycle and walking routes, public transport accessibility, the proposed bus station and new Jubilee line entrance as well as traffic movements. • further information relating to urban design and energy was also required.

Pay for bus drivers Question No: 2020/0963 Caroline Pidgeon What steps are you taking to ensure there is a long-term increase in wages for bus drivers through TfL’s contracts for London’s bus routes? Answer for Pay for bus drivers The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Electric buses Question No: 2020/0964 Caroline Pidgeon In a TfL press release dated the 18 February 2020 it is stated that “In addition to the route 94, another 12 routes are expected to become fully electric over the course of this year.” Please set out the details of these routes and the starting dates of these routes becoming fully electric. Answer for Electric buses The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

London and Partners Question No: 2020/0965 Caroline Pidgeon The most recent minutes for the London and Partners Board that are published online are from June 2019. Is this a level of accountability and transparency that you are satisfied with? Answer for London and Partners The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response Seaside and Country Homes Question No: 2020/0966 Caroline Pidgeon What proportion of applications for a new property that were made through the Seaside and Country Homes scheme were successful in each year since 2013/2014? Seaside and Country Homes The Mayor Last updated: 20 March, 2020 Please see the table below:

Number of new Number of Lettings as a percentage applications lettings of applications 2013/14 643 155 24% 2014/15 525 147 28% 2015/16 485 126 26% 2016/17 579 110 19% 2017/18 591 105 18% 2018/19 687 142 21% 2019/20 (to 10th 647 169 26% March 2020)

Please note - applicants who are let a property will not necessarily have applied to the scheme in the same year in which they are housed.

Bus Network Safety Performance Index (1) Question No: 2020/0967 Caroline Pidgeon In your response to Question 2019/20678 you listed 76 key performance indicators that constitute the bus network safety performance index. Why are KPIs relating to bus driver fatigue and toilet provision not on these KPIs for this index? Bus Network Safety Performance Index (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Transport for London (TfL’s) Bus Driver Fatigue Programme began in 2019 to address the concerns raised within the Loughborough University study entitled “Bus Driver Fatigue”. TfL is aiming to have introduced a pan-London Fatigue Risk Management Policy with every bus operator by summer 2020. This will include the need for each operator to report and record any fatigue events. In turn, TfL is currently reviewing the way in which they measure fatigue events arising, and it is likely that they will incorporate fatigue reporting into the Safety Performance Index by December 2020. The provision of toilets has been a focus of attention for TfL over the past year, with 42 driver facilities due to be completed and installed by 31 March 2020.

TfL’s 2016 decision to stop conducting safety audits on its bus contractors Question No: 2020/0968 Caroline Pidgeon Given that the Met Police’s and TfL’s own bus safety performance data show a steady increase in KSIs per quarter since you became Mayor, how do you propose to ensure that TfL’s “collaboration” with bus companies as detailed in Question 2019/20681 is effective? TfL’s 2016 decision to stop conducting safety audits on its bus contractors The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 It is not correct that KSIs involving buses have been increasing. As shown by the table below, there was a 19 per cent reduction in KSIs between 2017 and 2019, from 263 to 219. While even one injury or death is one too many TfL is making good progress on our target for reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured on or by a bus. TfL continue to work closely with the bus operators with regards to their safety and prevention work, and meet with the operator MDs and safety leads every quarter specifically to discuss safety performance. TfL also monitor their safety management systems and culture via the Assurance Programme and TfL visit the operators four times each per annum. This close working, with the shared objective of reducing death and injury on the road network, is delivering positive outcomes.

KSI casualties (change Row Grand from previous Labels FATAL SERIOUS SLIGHT Total KSI year/quarter) 2017 8 255 2282 2545 263 Qtr 1 61 582 643 61 Qtr 2 3 67 593 663 70 Qtr 3 2 58 587 647 60 Qtr 4 3 69 520 592 72 2018 12 229 1848 2089 241 -8% Qtr 1 1 48 458 507 49 -20% Qtr 2 4 66 497 567 70 0% Qtr 3 2 58 476 536 60 0% Qtr 4 5 57 417 479 62 -14% 2019 9 210 1467 1686 219 -9% Qtr 1 1 47 347 395 48 -2% Qtr 2 2 47 366 415 49 -30% Qtr 3 2 64 419 485 66 10% Qtr 4 4 52 335 391 56 -10% 2020 1 27 186 214 28 Qtr 1 1 27 186 214 28 -42% Grand 30 721 5783 6534 751 Total

International Bus Benchmarking Group Data Question No: 2020/0969 Caroline Pidgeon In your 10 January 2020 response to Question 2019/20676 you stated “TfL intends to publish a simplified synopsis of the 2018 IBBG data later this year.” How is the data to be simplified, who is to carry out this exercise and when will it be published for public scrutiny? International Bus Benchmarking Group Data The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 The 2018 data has been anonymised and simplified in the same format as the previous report for Transport for London’s (TfL’s) Independent Investment Programme Advisory Group, which was published in 2017 and is available on the TfL website. The exercise was carried out by Imperial College, which manages the International Bus Benchmarking Group. The 2018 data will be published in spring 2020.

Statement contained in your 1 October Letter to London Assembly Chair Jennette Arnold rejecting the 4 July London Assembly Croydon Tram Motion Question No: 2020/0970 Caroline Pidgeon In your letter of 1 October 2019 rejecting the London Assembly motion requesting an independent investigation to discover why TfL failed to provide IA 17780 to the Croydon Crash Investigation, you stated that the document IA 17780 was a “single report, which was commissioned following a separate incident on the tram network in May 2017”. In documents released under Question 2019/17339 a 8 June 2017 email from a Senior TfL HSE Manager to First Group Tram Operations Limited specifically states “It is perhaps worth pointing out that whilst this work is partly in response to the incident last period, it is not an investigation into that event and so we will not be asking for specific information about that Individual or sequence of events relating to the incident.” Will you accept that IA 17780 was an Internal Audit of First Group TOL’s entire fatigue management system and not a “single report relating to a single incident” as you have implied in your 1 October 2019 letter? Statement contained in your 1 October Letter to London Assembly Chair Jennette Arnold rejecting the 4 July London Assembly Croydon Tram Motion The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The IA 17780 was a single report commissioned following a separate incident on the tram network in May 2017 and so the statement you quote is correct. As set out in the report, the Audit objective for 17 780 was to provide assurance on the effectiveness of Tram Operations Limited’s (TOL’s) fatigue management arrangements. The scope was stated to be focused on the control environment in relation to the following key risk areas: • Governance • Education and Training • Fatigue Risk Assessment • Fatigue Reporting • Physical Environment • Audit and Review The audit also considered TOL’s Fatigue Risk Management System with respect to the Office of Rail and Road guidance – Managing Rail Staff Fatigue.

TfL not holding a copy of the Abstracked Solutions March 2014 Audit of TOL’s Safety Management System Question No: 2020/0971 Caroline Pidgeon In your delayed response to Question 2019/20157 you state that “Transport for London does not hold a copy of this [Abstracked Solutions] report” yet Point 4.0 (page 9) of the 2014 internal audit of Tram Operation Limited’s Croydon Tram (IA 13 744) clearly states that First Group TOL’s Safety Management System contained “seven weaknesses”. Is your confirmation that TfL does not hold a copy of this report an admission that, in 2014, (a) TfL never received a copy of the Abstracked Solutions Report? and (b) TfL did no work to ensure that Tram Operations Limited had corrected the seven weaknesses identified by First Group Tram Operations Limited’s independent audit? Answer for TfL not holding a copy of the Abstracked Solutions March 2014 Audit of TOL’s Safety Management System The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Police Complaint Changes (1) Question No: 2020/0972 Caroline Pidgeon How many additional staff will MOPAC be recruiting in order to take on its new responsibilities surrounding police complaints that have come from the Policing and Crime Act 2017? Police Complaint Changes (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The Mayor’s Office for Policing And Crime (MOPAC) has recruited five additional staff to undertake its new responsibilities concerning complaint reviews.

Police Complaint Changes (2) Question No: 2020/0973 Caroline Pidgeon Following the announcement of additional responsibilities for MOPAC in the area of public complaints against the police it was stated “as the reforms take effect, MOPAC will also be reviewing the level of information about public complaints that is made available to the public, via both MPS and MOPAC channels.” Can you provide some more information on how this is going to be reviewed and who you will be consulting when undertaking such a review? Police Complaint Changes (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The Mayor’s Office for Policing And Crime (MOPAC) and the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) have already provided updated information on the revised processes for the submission of public complaints and applications for review on both the MPS and MOPAC websites. MOPAC is working with both the MPS and Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) to consider what further information, including data should be available publicly. Met Police Officers and Banned Far-Right Groups (1) Question No: 2020/0974 Caroline Pidgeon Following the deeply concerning news that a Met police officer was arrested on suspicion of being a member of a banned organisation linked with right-wing terrorism, how will you be working with the Met to ensure that no other police officer or member of staff is part of any proscribed far-right group or organisation? Met Police Officers and Banned Far-Right Groups (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 All police officers and staff are vetted when they join the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). This vetting includes, as standard, a ‘Counter Terrorism Check’. Information that an individual is associated with extremism is taken very seriously. Membership of a proscribed organisation is a criminal offence and as such is subject to a range of overt and covert intelligence collection and monitoring processes across the MPS and national counter terrorism network. The College of Policing (CoP) Code of Ethics governs the conduct of police officers both on and off duty, and guides action, including disciplinary proceedings, where an officer behaves in a manner which undermines public confidence. This empowers the MPS and Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) to take disciplinary action in addition to criminal proceedings, where this is proportionate and necessary. Furthermore, the MPS provides a range of reporting mechanisms including confidential reporting for the public or workforce to report any concerns.

Met Police Officers and Banned Far-Right Groups (2) Question No: 2020/0975 Caroline Pidgeon With Sonnenkrieg Division being added to the list of proscribed neo-Nazi groups in the UK in recent weeks, and other groups such as the System Resistance Network being recognised as aliases of already banned far-right groups; what action and monitoring is being undertaken to ensure that no Met officers or staff are members of such groups or organisations? Met Police Officers and Banned Far-Right Groups (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Please see my response to Mayor’s Question 2020/0794. National Taser Fund Application (1) Question No: 2020/0976 Caroline Pidgeon Please provide information on how much MOPAC has bid for under the National Taser Fund and approximately how many tasers this will fund should they receive the full bid? National Taser Fund Application (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The Home Office fund of £10m limited expenditure to taser devices and warranties only, with an expectation that individual forces would fund equipping the additional devices for service e.g. consumables and training. The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has therefore bid for £1.9m. It is not possible to confirm the number of tasers this will fund, as this will depend on the type of tasers purchased – X2 or T7. The T7 (new device) has not yet been included on the Home Office national framework.

National Taser Fund Application (2) Question No: 2020/0977 Caroline Pidgeon Please provide details of how much you expect the associated costs to be should MOPAC be successful in receiving the full amount requested through the National Taser Fund? National Taser Fund Application (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The full cost of funding the uplift to 10,000 specially trained taser officers, including purchase of the devices, associated equipment, training etc is £7m in 2020/21, £5.8m in 2021/22 and ongoing costs of £6.9m thereafter. The Home Office one off funding of £1.9m will offset the costs in 2020/21.

Taser use by the Met in 2019 Question No: 2020/0978 Caroline Pidgeon For the year 2019 can you please provide data on how many times a taser was used by Met officers, broken down by type of use? Taser use by the Met in 2019 The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Taser deployments, including a breakdown of tactics used, are published as part of the Metropolitan Police Service Use of Force dashboard. This is available on its website via the following link: https://www.met.police.uk/sd/stats-and-data/met/use-of-force- dashboard/

Unconscious Bias Question No: 2020/0979 Caroline Pidgeon Please provide details on how often Metropolitan Police officers undertake unconscious bias training and what the training involves? Unconscious Bias The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Unconscious bias training is delivered to police officers at various stages of their career. For front line officers this includes their initial police recruit training and their mandatory professional development. There is additional input for those attending specialist training – such as all new detectives and those joining Community Safety Units. Training is a combination of face to face and online learning.

Stop and Search Scrutiny Question No: 2020/0980 Caroline Pidgeon You mention in your answer to question no: 2019/20178 that you “regularly scrutinise stop and search performance with the Commissioner to ensure officers conduct ethical and proportionate searches.” Please provide more detail on how you undertake this monitoring with the Commissioner? What concerns have you raised? Stop and Search Scrutiny The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Stop and search is a vitally important issue, one that cuts across public safety and civil liberties, and it is absolutely right that it remains under scrutiny. Both I and my Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime have regular discussions with the Commissioner about stop and search in relation to disproportionality, the use of section 60 powers, body worn video and complaints. These matters are also reviewed at the quarterly Oversight Board meetings. These discussions are informed by monthly stop and search data collated by MOPAC’s Evidence and Insight Team and by matters escalated through the Community Monitoring Network (CMN). A specific example would be Community Monitoring Groups’ (CMGs) access to Body Worn Video (BWV). As a result of these discussions, the MPS has convened a working group, which includes three elected CMG chairs, and is proactively working to resolve the issue.

Sexual Offences Trained Officers Question No: 2020/0981 Caroline Pidgeon How many sexual offences trained officers will be recruited as part of the planned officer uplift? And, how many of these will be placed in the Child Abuse and Sexual Offence command? Sexual Offences Trained Officers The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The specific deployment of police officers is an operational decision for the Commissioner and she has my full confidence that she will deploy officers to where they are needed most. The full implications of the Government’s uplift in officers has not yet been determined. So far only 1,369 officers have been promised to the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) – far short of the 6,000 London needs. Workforce planning for all MPS departments will ultimately depend on the final uplift provided by the Government.

Forensic Science Regulator Report Question No: 2020/0982 Caroline Pidgeon The Forensic Science Regulator’s report of 25 February stated that, nationally, over 1,100 DNA profiles on the National DNA Database have been contaminated by police officers and staff and are having to be removed. How are you working with the Met to ensure that contamination of evidence in the Met is minimised? Forensic Science Regulator Report The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 I am aware that recent advances in DNA technology have resulted in an increase of sensitivity. Considering this, the Metropolitan Police Service has reviewed all procedures, in particular the anti-contamination procedures to comply with best practice. It is accepted that even with the use of best practice anti-contamination procedures DNA contamination cannot be entirely eliminated. DNA elimination profiles for MPS police staff and officers that come into direct contact with forensic exhibits are loaded onto relevant elimination databases. All DNA profiles generated from MPS crime scene exhibits will be compared against these profiles to identify contamination. All instances of contamination are investigated and inform continual organisational learning. Forensic staff who attend crime scenes are responsible for retrieving exhibits for forensic analysis and follow robust procedures based on FSR-G-206 - ‘The Control and Avoidance of Contamination In Crime Scene Examination involving Evidence Recovery’. Once forensic exhibits are retrieved, they are sealed in ‘tamper-evident’ bags which are not permitted to be opened outside of an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory. This is to minimise any further risk of contamination from individuals or the environment. Organisational learning from Forensic Services is also inputted into the training delivered by Learning and Development to police officers.

Forensic Science Regulator Report, Digital Forensics Question No: 2020/0983 Caroline Pidgeon Can you confirm that the organisations the Met uses for digital forensic services are all compliant with digital forensic standards? Forensic Science Regulator Report, Digital Forensics The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 All the suppliers used by the MPS under the Mass managed service contract are either compliant with ISO17025 (for some or all of the work that they undertake on its behalf) or are working towards ISO17025 accreditation for those areas. This reflects the status of the Met’s internal digital forensic laboratories and the status of the commercial digital forensic marketplace as a whole. All suppliers (and Mass itself) work to internal Quality Management Systems (QMS) that interact with the MPS’s QMS to manage quality, errors, risks and complaints. The status of accreditation for each supplier is monitored by Mass and is reported at monthly MPS/Mass board meetings. Until the market has sufficient capacity to provide all Digital Forensic activities within ISO17025 accreditation, the MPS will continue to manage the risk of work being undertaken outside the scope of accreditation through this quality management process. A declaration is included in statements to the CJS which articulates compliance/ or not with ISO17025. Digital Forensic Services in the Met (1) Question No: 2020/0984 Caroline Pidgeon Please provide a detailed explanation of the commissioning process for digital forensic services in the Met. Digital Forensic Services in the Met (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The MPS has a contract with a Managed Service Provider (MSP) for digital forensic services which was awarded following a competitive negotiated procedure in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contract includes three main service lines. • Level 1 is for Digital Forensic kiosks used to download data from phones and potentially other devices. This service line is not currently live within the contract due to delays. However, the proposal within the contract is to use software provided as part of a subcontracting arrangement. • Level 2 services are an in-house provision which is out of scope for the contract. • Level 3 services covers a range of digital forensic capabilities including phones, computers and specialist capabilities such as audio or gait analysis. These services are provided through a range of subcontractors. The selection of subcontractors considers technical capability including accreditation (where this is in place), price and availability. The MSP has rights to reject subcontractors where for reasonable reasons they are deemed unsuitable. In addition, the MSP provides cell site survey services and research and development services. To deliver the cell site service, a small team of cell site experts are co-located with the MPS to provide cell site surveys and analysis work. For R&D work, relationships are determined on a project by project basis to connect with wider industry.

Digital Forensic Services in the Met (2) Question No: 2020/0985 Caroline Pidgeon In the Met’s 2018-2025 Strategy it states, “Digital investigation and forensic awareness will be at the heart of training in the Met.” Please provide detailed information on how this priority is being implemented. Digital Forensic Services in the Met (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Digital Investigation and Forensic awareness is delivered to all new officers within their Foundation training now and we are currently discussing the support that can be provided for the Policing Education Qualification Framework (Police Apprenticeship) curriculum, creation and delivery to enhance and embed this learning in all the new recruit pathways that are being launched in autumn 2020. Forensic Services directly support the learning and development of police officers on the subject of forensic awareness, and are using new blended learning approaches, for example: • new e-Learning ‘how to’ videos on lots of different forensic topics (via the Met’s own ‘Metflix’ peer learning platform) • input into police officer continuous professional development days • the Optimising Forensics programme – building knowledge through increased local support to operational officers. The Investigation of crimes involving digital forensics are also supported by Forensic Services, who provide; • The XRY Kiosks, and alongside the Transformation Directorate have trained 2200 officers to use these self-service kiosks • Forensic services staff at each of the BCU Hubs to support officers doing downloads to ensure best evidence. • At Charing Cross Police Station running a pilot for the Superhub concept providing a broader range of digital and imaging services to officers locally. • Direct advice and support to identify the best options for more complex examinations via the Digital Strategy Advisors.

Sexual Relationships in Undercover Investigations (1) Question No: 2020/0986 Caroline Pidgeon Please provide an update on any disciplinary action that has been taken against Met police officers who previously engaged in, or sanctioned, undercover operations that included sexual relationships? Sexual Relationships in Undercover Investigations (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 One officer has been subject to a disciplinary hearing as a result of a relationship undertaken while that officer was deployed in an undercover role. The officer was dismissed following a finding of gross misconduct in May 2018. Undercover Investigations Question No: 2020/0987 Caroline Pidgeon Please provide details of the processes currently in place for deploying officers in the Met into undercover operations? Undercover Investigations The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) processes for deploying officers into undercover operations are governed by extensive legislation and guided by the College of Policing (CoP) Authorised Professional Practice on undercover policing.

Canada Water Masterplan Development Question No: 2020/0988 Caroline Pidgeon Why did you not decide to call in the Canada Water Masterplan proposals for further scrutiny, given the huge strain this will put on public transport in the area? Canada Water Masterplan Development The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Following Southwark Council’s resolution to grant planning permission the officer assessment in the Stage 2 report in respect of Transport was that subject to the transport mitigation measures secured via condition and section 106 obligation, the proposals were acceptable in strategic transport terms, line with the London Plan and the Intend to Publish London Plan.

Zero Emission Cable vehicles for Driver Guides Question No: 2020/0989 Caroline Pidgeon Recognising the significant role that that Driver Guides provide for both London’s and the UK’s tourism industry will you ensure TfL provides greater support to this industry as it moves over to Zero Emission Capable vehicles, including provision of guidance on vehicles that members of this industry should adopt? Answer for Zero Emission Cable vehicles for Driver Guides The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response Brownhill Road/Torridon Road junction Question No: 2020/0990 Caroline Pidgeon Does TfL have any plans to make this junction fully accessible for pedestrians with pedestrian controlled lights on each of the four sides of this junction? Brownhill Road/Torridon Road junction The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Transport for London (TfL) has plans to improve the junction between Brownhill Road and Torridon Road. Design work on a new pedestrian crossing at this junction is almost complete and there will be engagement with local people in the coming months, ahead of construction starting later this year. TfL’s plans include pedestrian-controlled lights on three of the four arms of this junction. Pedestrian signals will not be installed on the fourth arm of the junction due to the risks posed to pedestrians by vehicles accessing a driveway in that location. These improvements will make it safer for people to cross this busy junction to access bus stops on the A205 either side of Torridon Road, local shops, and other amenities.

Proposed ferry service between Rotherhithe to Canary Wharf Question No: 2020/0991 Caroline Pidgeon Will this new ferry service use either hybrid or fully electric powered ferries? Proposed ferry service between Rotherhithe to Canary Wharf The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Transport for London (TfL) is still investigating the most appropriate option for this proposed ferry service, including matters such as propulsion. In line with the aspirations set out in my Transport Strategy, I expect the new service to be as environmentally friendly as practicable. Based on its current analysis, TfL anticipates a hybrid solution where a generator provides power during emergency or extraordinary operations, but batteries are used for power as much as practicable. Further work is required, however, before a final decision and design. TfL is planning to consult on the proposals in summer 2020, and will provide more detail on matters such as propulsion at that time. Bus Network Safety Performance Index (2) Question No: 2020/0992 Caroline Pidgeon Will you undertake to respond to Questions 2019/20679 and 2019/20680 before the pre- election period? Answer for Bus Network Safety Performance Index (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

TfL Internal Audit IA 17780 Question No: 2020/0993 Caroline Pidgeon The documents released under Question 2019/17339 have an 8 June 2017 email from a senior TfL health and safety manager to First Group Tram Operations Limited which states: “It might be prudent to arrange a short pre-start meeting between [TfL] [TOL] and the auditors to agree that and establish the evidence which all parties think would be necessary to achieve a successful outcome.” Do you think it is acceptable for a TfL health and safety officer leading a safety audit of a contractor to suggest such a meeting and do you have confidence in the findings of IA 17780? TfL Internal Audit IA 17780 The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 I am advised by Transport for London (TfL) that it is standard practice to hold a pre-start or opening meeting. This is documented in TfL’s procedures. The purpose of such meetings is to ensure all understand the audit scope, what people and evidence will need to be made available during the audit, and to identify any potential issues such as competence requirements or access. ISO 190011, International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA) and the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors identify this as good practice. That TfL Internal Audit followed accepted good practice does provide confidence in the findings of the audit.

Sexual Relationships in Undercover Investigations (2) Question No: 2020/0994 Caroline Pidgeon Has the Met changed its practices regarding undercover operations and sexual relationships and can you assure Londoners that there are no current undercover operations that include sexual relationships? Sexual Relationships in Undercover Investigations (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Please see my answer to Mayor’s Question 2020/0987.

Borough breakdown of cold, damp and mouldy homes in London Question No: 2020/0995 Caroline Russell There are more than 146,000 cold, damp and mouldy homes in our city. Can you provide a borough by borough breakdown of London’s cold, damp and mouldy homes? Borough breakdown of cold, damp and mouldy homes in London The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The 146,000 figure is taken from an analysis of 2017 English Housing Survey data at London-wide level. The sample size of the English Housing Survey is not large enough to provide a borough by borough breakdown of this figure. For this reason, the data requested is not available.

Better Boilers Scheme and replacement boilers Question No: 2020/0996 Caroline Russell How many better boilers were provided under the Better Boilers Scheme? Better Boilers Scheme and replacement boilers The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 My Better Boilers programme replaced and repaired 482 inefficient and broken boilers between 9 January 2017 and 30 November 2017. It was succeeded by my Warmer Homes scheme, which launched in January 2018.

Warmer Homes and replacement boilers Question No: 2020/0997 Caroline Russell How many better boilers have been provided under your Warmer Homes programme since the programme began? Warmer Homes and replacement boilers The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Through my Warmer Homes programme I provide eligible fuel poor households with up to £4,000 of energy efficiency improvements to their home. Since January 2018 there have been 641 boiler replacements under the Warmer Homes programme.

Retrofit accelerator Question No: 2020/0998 Caroline Russell What are the targets for the retrofit accelerator that has succeeded RE:NEW? Retrofit accelerator The Mayor Last updated: 17 March, 2020 My Retrofit Accelerator – Homes programme has a target of 1,678 homes being either fully retrofitted, in the process of being retrofitted or in contract to be retrofitted by August 2022. Of those, at least 50 homes need to have ‘deep retrofits’ completed and monitored during this period. ’Deep retrofits’ will take a whole house approach and reduce the carbon each home is responsible for by an average of 60 per cent and in many cases to near net-zero energy. For comparison these homes should save 2.5 times as much carbon per home than was achieved on average under the previous RE:NEW programme.

Energy efficiency in homes Question No: 2020/0999 Caroline Russell Research from the London Assembly Research Unit shows that at least £22 billion is needed just to bring our homes up to EPC level C. Is this figure in line with your own calculations and, if not, can you detail the research or analysis you have done to work out this cost? Energy efficiency in homes The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 As part of the detailed modelling undertaken for our 1.5°C compatible plan, we estimated that the total capital cost of undertaking energy efficiency retrofits across all existing buildings to be approximately £10 billion (discounted) between now and 2050. Additional building level upgrades such as heat pumps & hybrid heat pumps are not included in this figure. They are detailed on page 26 of the plan. The model assessed building energy performance against a series of packages which would be required over and above business as usual, to retrofit the existing building stock in London to required emissions levels. The detailed research and the Zero Carbon pathways tool, which details our assumptions can be found https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/environment/climate- change/climate-action-plan. Without seeing the research and assumptions behind the London Assembly Research Unit study it is difficult to take a view on the estimate.

Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) enforcement Question No: 2020/1000 Caroline Russell As of April 2019, no measures have been taken by local authorities to enforce the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) in the first year of this new regulation. What work are you doing to help increase enforcement activity in every London borough? Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) enforcement The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 My Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy met with Kwasi Kwarteng, Minister of State for Business, Energy and Clean Growth in March 2020. She raised concerns that the existing Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard was not working effectively. Issues raised included the existing contribution cap for landlord contributions being set too low to deliver meaningful energy efficiency measures. The need to extend MEES to be applied to other housing types than the private rented sector and the lack of resources for enforcement. In addition, she stressed the urgency of ensuring that London receives a fair share of funding from national energy efficiency schemes. The responsibility for monitoring and enforcing MEES lies with the boroughs, it does provide an opportunity to raise the standards of the least energy efficient homes in London. I would encourage all boroughs to use the powers they have, but it is another example of powers being devolved from government without recognition of the resources needed to use them.

Wall insulation for carbon neutral homes Question No: 2020/1001 Caroline Russell According to your internal analysis, revealed under a Freedom of Information request on 19 Feb 2020, 160,000 homes a year need to be retrofitted with measures like wall insulation to meet our carbon neutrality targets. How will you take steps to achieve this? (https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/mgla200120-0637_-_foi_resp…) Wall insulation for carbon neutral homes The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 To accelerate and build the London market and supply chain for carbon neutral homes, I recently launched my Retrofit Accelerator-Homes programme. This provides Boroughs and Housing Associations with technical expertise to undertake whole house/deep retrofit projects including the fabric of the building and renewable energy technologies. My Energy Leap programme also focuses on reducing energy grid consumption to near net-zero through whole-house refurbishments. My Warmer Homes programme provides qualifying households with up to £4,000 to improve the energy efficiency of their homes, including those in the private sector. My £500m Energy Efficiency Fund (MEEF) is also providing low-cost financing solutions to London Boroughs and other bodies to delivery energy efficiency and renewable generation projects across London. However, I do not have powers to enforce and regulate the energy performance of existing buildings in London. Government needs to step up and bring in broader building regulation with effective enforcement, or devolve these powers to me, to allow me to deliver high performance standards. Government must also ensure London receives a fair share of the funding made available for energy efficiency in homes.

Third phase of Solar Together London Question No: 2020/1002 Caroline Russell Mayoral Decision (MD) 2503 states that the third phase of Solar Together London was due to take place in November 2019. Has this happened? Third phase of Solar Together London The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Yes. The third phase of Solar Together London was open to households to register their interest from 16 September 2019. The reverse auction was then held on 22 October 2019, with an average discount of 27 per cent secured. Households had until 17 January to sign up. Installations are now underway, with works due to complete by the end of May 2020. To date, over 700 installs have taken place in the three phases of Solar Together. Solar potential on the Transport for London estate Question No: 2020/1003 Caroline Russell Transport for London (TfL) has carried out detailed studies of the total solar potential across its estate, including mapping the total potential across all TfL-owned rooftops, and studies on larger land holdings and trackside areas. When will these studies be made publicly available? Solar potential on the Transport for London estate The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 In 2019 Transport for London (TfL) completed solar mapping of its estate and subsequently commissioned detailed feasibility studies on those rooftops, land holdings and trackside areas that were identified as being most suitable in terms of solar potential. A report summarising the outputs of this work will be made publicly available in summer 2020.

Potential for Solar PV within the M25 Question No: 2020/1004 Caroline Russell In January 2019, University College London was awarded the contract to produce an online map of annual solar radiation on all roofs and areas of open land within the M25 motorway (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/energy/news/2019/jan/ucl-energy-institute-wins- project-develop-london-solar-opportunity-map). This would allow for the potential for solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal installations at every building and suitable site to be estimated. When will this map finally be made public? Potential for Solar PV within the M25 The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 The London Solar Opportunity Map will be published in summer 2020 as per my answer last month in Mayor’s Question 2020/0051.

Solar and RE:NEW Question No: 2020/1005 Caroline Russell As part of RE:NEW, how much solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity has been installed since the launch of the Solar Action Plan in 2018? Solar and RE:NEW The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Between the launch of my Solar Action Plan on 29 June 2018 and the closure of RE:NEW on 30 April 2019, the programme did not directly support solar PV installations with social landlords. This was partly due to reduced appetite ahead of the closure of the feed-in tariff, which made them focus on projects involving insulation, boiler upgrades, communal heating improvements and the integration of energy efficiency measures into planned maintenance programmes instead. Since my Solar Action Plan was published, my Solar Together London project (which was developed with support from RE:NEW’s innovation workstream), has installed over 700 new solar PV installation in London, with more projected to be installed before the current phase ends in May 2020.

Heat pumps in London homes (1) Question No: 2020/1006 Caroline Russell How many homes in London currently have heat pumps installed? Heat pumps in London homes (1) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 According to BEIS data, the total uptake of domestic heat pumps between April 2014 and December 2019 was 362. The uptake of the air source heat pumps was 298 and the uptake of ground source heat pumps was 64. Data can be accessed at https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/rhi-monthly-deployment-data-december- 2019-annual-edition These statistics provide the number of heat pumps in receipt of the Government subsidy - Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) programme. Whilst there may be some domestic heat pumps deployed without this incentive, it is expected that most would be in receipt of the RHI and therefore captured in this data. In February I launched my Retrofit Accelerator - Homes which is supporting social landlords and boroughs in developing whole house retrofit approaches including upgrading building fabric and renewable energy technologies such as heat pumps. Additionally, in 2018 my development policies in the London Plan resulted in 57 applications planning to install heat pumps. Cumulatively 235 have been proposed in applications since 2013. Heat pumps in London homes (2) Question No: 2020/1007 Caroline Russell According to your internal analysis, revealed under a Freedom of Information request on 19 Feb 2020, 145,000 heat pumps are needed a year in our city to make the 2050 government target, and 300,000 a year to meet our carbon neutrality targets. What steps are you taking to achieve this goal? (https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/mgla200120-0637_- _foi_response_redacted.pdf) Heat pumps in London homes (2) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 The installation of heat pumps forms part of the wider retrofitting of London’s building stock and I have developed an extensive programme of activity to deliver this. My Retrofit Accelerator - Homes and Energy Leap programmes are actively supporting retrofit activity and heat pump installation. I am also funding work to help identify the best building typologies for retrofitting heat pumps in existing buildings. My zero carbon buildings policies are also driving the uptake of heat pumps in new developments. In 2018 there was a substantial rise in the number of developments deploying heat pump technologies, with 44% of referable applications committing to instal them. This trend is expected to continue as the electricity grid decarbonises. But I alone cannot deliver the scale of uptake required. I have repeatedly called on government to create a regulatory and policy framework to drive low carbon heating that is supported by an appropriate financial package of support. This should now be an extremely urgent priority for the government and whilst, I am pleased to see that in the budget the government has announced an extension to the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive and committed to a new Low Carbon Heat Support Scheme this only provides a very small part of the overall support that will be needed to meet our targets. This assumes London is eligible to apply.

Zero waste to landfill Question No: 2020/1008 Caroline Russell In December 2018 you published Zero Carbon London: A 1.5C compatible plan, which identified sending zero waste to landfill by 2026 as a London-wide target. What progress have you made towards this? Zero waste to landfill The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 London’s local authority collected waste (LACW) being sent to landfill has fallen from 751,000 tonnes in 2015/16 to 251,000 tonnes (7 per cent of total waste produced) in 2018/19. I expect this trend to continue as more boroughs meet my minimum recycling service level and grow their business waste recycling offering. My target is for London to achieve zero biodegradable or recyclable municipal waste (local authority waste and privately collected businesses waste) to landfill by 2026. London sends around 1 million tonnes (16 per cent) of total municipal waste to landfill annually. This is based on surveys and best available national data as there is no requirement for business to report their waste performance. In order to achieve my zero waste to landfill target the government in its Resources and Waste Strategy has responded to my call to put in place a range of measures by 2023, including a minimum recycling service provided to all households and businesses, tighter reporting requirements on business waste, and a robust national waste data reporting framework.

Decision on Phase 2 of Warmer Homes Question No: 2020/1009 Caroline Russell A constituent has told me that Phase 2 of your Warmer Homes Programme was tendered in August 2019, with a decision expected in October 2019. What was the outcome of this decision? Decision on Phase 2 of Warmer Homes The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Through my Warmer Homes programme I provide eligible fuel poor households with up to £4,000 of energy efficiency improvements to their home. Following an Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) compliant procurement exercise, Happy Energy were appointed to deliver Phase Two of my Warmer Homes programme. The programme opened to applicants on 10 March 2020, supported through my Warmer Homes Advice Service.

Lessons from the 2019 ULEZ rollout Question No: 2020/1010 Caroline Russell How will lessons learned from the rollout and implementation of the ULEZ in 2019 be applied to the extension of the ULEZ in 2021? Answer for Lessons from the 2019 ULEZ rollout The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Carbon emissions by sector in 2019 Question No: 2020/1011 Caroline Russell In 2019, what percentage of London’s total carbon emissions came from the domestic sector, the commercial sector and the transport sector, and what proportion of these are from the activities of GLA functional bodies? Carbon emissions by sector in 2019 The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 The London Energy and Greenhouse Gas Inventory (LEGGI) is updated on an annual basis. The data sources used for estimating London’s emissions are based on government statistics which are published with a two-year lag. The latest available data for London’s emissions is 2017. This estimates that London’s emissions were 30.32 million tonnes of CO2e. The breakdown was as follows: • Domestic: 38% • Commercial & Industrial: 37% • Transport: 26% The next LEGGI update will be published in the autumn of 2020 and will provide estimates for 2018. The London Environment Strategy estimated that 0.5% of London’s emissions were attributable to the GLA group and we will be providing an update on GLA group emissions when we publish the LEGGI later this year.

Modernisation of pelican crossings Question No: 2020/1012 Caroline Russell A constituent has written to me concerned about the safety of pelican crossings. Two pedestrians in London have been killed crossing these during the flashing green crossing phase in the past three years. I understand that there are 847 of these in London, with 167 on the Transport for London road network (TLRN). How will you make these crossings safer? Modernisation of pelican crossings The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The Department for Transport removed pelican crossings from their list of approved designs for signalised crossings in 2016. The last pelican crossing to be installed on the Transport for London (TfL) Road Network was in January 2012. Some London boroughs continued to choose pelicans as the design for crossings on their roads, and the last new pelican site was installed in London in February 2015. London has a legacy of pelican crossings which are gradually being replaced through various investment and modernisation programmes. TfL will be upgrading at least 40 in 2020/21, not including those that are part of wider TfL investment projects or borough schemes. TfL takes a risk-based approach to the prioritisation of investment funding, and its Vision Zero policy places a high priority on improving locations on the road network where risk is highest.

Central London ULEZ traffic data Question No: 2020/1013 Caroline Russell In figure 9.2 of the data spreadsheet for Travel in London 12, traffic volume was reported for central, inner, outer and greater London by year and period since the year 2000. Can you supply equivalent data, in the same style, for the change in traffic volume in the current central London area covered by the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)? Answer for Central London ULEZ traffic data The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

ULEZ expansion traffic data Question No: 2020/1014 Caroline Russell In figure 9.2 of the data spreadsheet for Travel in London 12, traffic volume was reported for central, inner, outer and greater London by year and period since the year 2000. Can you supply equivalent data, over the same time period, for the change in traffic volume in the area to be covered by the ULEZ expansion bounded by the North and South Circular Roads? Answer for ULEZ expansion traffic data The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response Wheelchair accessible private hire vehicles Question No: 2020/1015 Caroline Russell How many private hire vehicles (PHVs) currently licensed in London are wheelchair accessible, and what proportion of the fleet do they represent? Wheelchair accessible private hire vehicles The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 Transport for London publishes a list of wheelchair accessible private hire vehicles (PHVs) here: http://content.tfl.gov.uk/designated-vehicles-02.03.2020.pdf The list (as of 02/03/20) contains 586 wheelchair accessible PHVs, that equates to 0.6 per cent of the overall PHV fleet. The entire fleet of 18,999 taxis are wheelchair accessible.

Zero emission capable private hire vehicles Question No: 2020/1016 Caroline Russell How many private hire vehicles (PHVs) currently licensed in London are Zero Emission Capable (ZEC), and what proportion of the fleet do they represent? Answer for Zero emission capable private hire vehicles The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Mayor’s record on Vision Zero Question No: 2020/1017 Caroline Russell Are you confident that London is on track to reduce the number of people who are killed or seriously injured by 65 per cent compared with 2005-2009 levels by 2022? Answer for Mayor’s record on Vision Zero The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response Walking and cycling improvements Question No: 2020/1018 Caroline Russell What progress have you made to build new walking and cycling connections across the Thames? Answer for Walking and cycling improvements The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

20 mph speed limits on London’s roads (3) Question No: 2020/1019 Caroline Russell What percentage, and how many kilometres of London’s total road network had a 20 mph speed limit when you entered office, and what percentage will have this limit by May 2020? 20 mph speed limits on London’s roads (3) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 In June 2016 approximately 28 per cent of London’s roads had a 20mph speed limit which equates to 4,784 km of carriageway*. Currently, as of March 2020, approximately 42 per cent of London’s roads operate with a 20mph speed limit, which equates to 7,430 km of carriageway*. This includes the successful delivery of 20mph speed limits across Transport for London’s road network in Central London, in line with my Vision Zero Action Plan commitments I do not expect this number to change before May 2020. Detailed queries relating to the speed limit on borough roads are best directed to individual London councils, who will hold more detailed information about their own road networks. *the lengths quoted refer to carriageway length in each direction

20 mph speed limits on London’s roads (4) Question No: 2020/1020 Caroline Russell What percentage, and how many kilometres of the Transport for London Road Network (TLRN) had a 20 mph speed limit when you entered office, and what percentage will have this limit by May 2020? 20 mph speed limits on London’s roads (4) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 In June 2016 approximately two per cent of roads operated by Transport for London (TfL) had a 20mph speed limit, which equates to 18km of carriageway*. Currently, as of March 2020, approximately seven per cent of TfL’s roads operate with a 20mph speed limit, which equates to 62km of carriageway*. This number includes early delivery of my Vision Zero commitment to introduce 20mph on all TfL roads in central London, by May 2020 (http://content.tfl.gov.uk/vision-zero-action-plan.pdf). I do not expect this to change before May 2020. *the lengths quoted refer to the carriageway length in each direction

Piecemeal delivery of Quietways Question No: 2020/1021 Caroline Russell A constituent reports that cycling enhancements to three crossings of the planned Quietway 21 (Q21) in Ham, between Richmond Park and Teddington Lock, were carried out in 2019, but no further infrastructure improvements have happened. Sections of Q21 are now shown on the Transport for London Cycle map as a disconnected route. When will a safe Quietway route that links these sections into a complete route be delivered? Piecemeal delivery of Quietways The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Transport for London (TfL) is working the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames to ensure that the entire route between Richmond Park and Teddington Lock meets Cycleway standards, which were defined by the cycling quality criteria introduced in 2019. The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is leading on the delivery of this route, including enhancements to the section along Ham Gate Avenue, Ham Common and Lock Road, designs for which are currently in progress. TfL expects construction to begin later this summer. Once construction is complete and wayfinding is in place, the Cycleway will provide a continuous connection through Ham between Richmond Park and Teddington Lock.

London City Airport and the Good Work Standard Question No: 2020/1022 Caroline Russell On 25 Feb 2020, an Early Day Motion called for the end of harassment to trade unionists at London City Airport. London City Airport is currently listed on the GLA website as an accredited Good Work Standard employer. Will you review this accreditation in light of the Early Day Motion? Answer for London City Airport and the Good Work Standard The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

New 20 mph speed limits (2) Question No: 2020/1023 Caroline Russell Thank you for your response to my question 2018/5192. You said you have no expectation for the police to provide additional enforcement beyond their routine activity to achieve compliance. However, it seems police have taken proactive efforts to support your new central London 20 mph speed limits. This is welcome, so will you encourage the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) to extend this approach wherever 20 mph limits apply? New 20 mph speed limits (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The Metropolitan Police Service’s (MPS) Roads and Transport Policing Command (RTPC) carried out a week of activity focusing on speed awareness across the whole of London, and while it coincided with the introduction of 20 mph on the Transport for London Road Network (TLRN), activity was not specific to these roads or the 20mph speed limit. As mentioned in my response to 2018/5192, The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) enforces 20mph limits in the same way as all other speed limits. They deploy resources to locations where risk is greatest, and in a way that maximizes the deterrent effect. In 2018/19 the MPS took enforcement action on 157,000 speed offences, of which over 35,000 were for speeding on 20mph limit roads. The enforcement of speeding and the educating of offenders are important aspects of my Vision Zero commitment to eliminate death and serious injury from London’s transport network, and Transport for London (TfL) and the MPS have several initiatives to tackle this. The MPS will introduce a new dedicated speed enforcement team in April 2020 which will enforce speed limits across the capital, including the 20 mph limit on the TLRN. £10m has been allocated for safety cameras in the TfL Business Plan, and installation of these will begin in 2020/21. TfL is also working with the MPS to delegate traffic enforcement powers to Police Community Support Officers, significantly boosting the number of officers who can enforce speeding. London’s housing crisis Question No: 2020/1024 Siân Berry Have you left London’s housing situation in a better state than when you first took office in 2016? London’s housing crisis The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 When I first took office, I saw the terrible state of housing in London which my predecessor had left; zero social rent homes, a dodgy definition of affordable and council homes being lost to estate regeneration. Since I’ve had the privilege of the best job in the world, housing has been one of my top priorities. In 2018/19 alone I started 14,544 affordable homes, more than in any year since City Hall has had control of housing investment. My Building Council Homes for Londoners programme has helped get 1,916 new council homes underway, more than in any year since 1985. I also introduced the country’s first funding rules requiring resident ballots on estate regeneration plans, created a Rogue Landlord and Agent Checker, and more than doubled City Hall’s funding to help London’s rough sleepers. I’ve done everything in my power to tackle London’s housing crisis and support Londoners.

The cost of living for nurses in London (1) Question No: 2020/1025 Siân Berry What is the current status of the work to take forward the review on the impact of the cost of living for nurses committed to in the Our Vision for London NHS plan, when do you expect to publish the findings from the review, and will the conclusions come with new funding commitments to implement the review’s recommendations? The cost of living for nurses in London (1) The Mayor Last updated: 24 March, 2020 City Hall does not have any direct powers or responsibility for nurse recruitment and retention. This review has been led by the Capital Nurse Team at Health Education England (HEE) and overseen by the London Workforce Board. Work is underway at NHS England and NHS Improvement and HEE to establish the London People Board. This new board will take forward the work started by the London Workforce Board, including the impact of cost of living, and will oversee London’s NHS workforce plans including oversight of funding flows. The cost of living for nurses in London (2) Question No: 2020/1026 Siân Berry Will the review on the impact of the cost of living for nurses committed to in the Our Vision for London NHS plan include a cost-benefit analysis of providing free travel passes for nurses? The cost of living for nurses in London (2) The Mayor Last updated: 24 March, 2020 City Hall does not have any direct powers or responsibility for nurse recruitment and retention. This review has been led by the Capital Nurse Team at Health Education England (HEE) and overseen by the London Workforce Board. Work is underway at NHS England and NHS Improvement and HEE to establish the London People Board. This new board will take forward work started by the London Workforce Board, including the impact of cost of living. I will ask Sir David Sloman for an update on the detail of the work and intended next steps at my next quarterly meeting. I am committed to keeping London affordable for everyone and believe that the cost of travel shouldn’t be a barrier to working, studying or enjoying life in London. That’s why I am doing what I can to ensure travel remains affordable for all Londoners - including freezing TfL fares since 2016, introducing weekly capping, creating the Hopper fare and protecting existing concessions.

The cost of living for nurses in London (3) Question No: 2020/1027 Siân Berry What engagement with nursing staff, employers and health unions is being conducted as part of the review on the impact of the cost of living for nurses committed to in the Our Vision for London NHS plan? The cost of living for nurses in London (3) The Mayor Last updated: 24 March, 2020 City Hall does not have any direct powers or responsibility for nurse recruitment and retention. This review has been led by the Capital Nurse Team at Health Education England (HEE) and overseen by the London Workforce Board. The review of the impact of the cost of living has been led by the Capital Nurse Team at Health Education England (HEE). I understand that they have engaged with a wide range of staff and employer organisations including NHS Employers, NHS trusts Royal College of Nursing and Unison. I will ask Sir David Sloman, Regional Director, NHS England and NHS Improvement to update me on the work at our next quarterly meeting. The cost of living for nurses in London (4) Question No: 2020/1028 Siân Berry Will the review on the impact of the cost of living for nurses committed to in the Our Vision for London NHS plan include an inventory of NHS accommodation currently available for nurses, and will it include information about the total number of nurses currently living in accommodation designated for nurses? The cost of living for nurses in London (4) The Mayor Last updated: 24 March, 2020 The Royal College of Nursing’s report, ‘Living in the Red’ highlighted the importance of accommodation costs as a factor in recruitment and retention of nurses. Work is underway at NHS England and NHS Improvement and Health Education England to establish the London People Board, which will oversee the approach to nurse recruitment and retention across London. I would expect as part of that work that the NHS would want to maximise the utilisation of their assets including accommodation and land. It is important to note however that City Hall does not have any direct powers or responsibility for nurse recruitment and retention.

The cost of living for nurses in London (5) Question No: 2020/1029 Siân Berry Alongside the review on the impact of the cost of living for nurses committed to in the Our Vision for London NHS plan, will you publish detailed information on surplus NHS land, including that currently for sale? The cost of living for nurses in London (5) The Mayor Last updated: 24 March, 2020 City Hall does not have any direct powers or responsibility for nurse recruitment and retention or for NHS land. The GLA continues to work with NHS and other partners to deliver the shared London Health and Care Vision and The London Plan. Data relating to surplus NHS land is held by the Department of Health and Social Care and treated as commercially sensitive. NHS Digital publishes an annual surplus land return based on data collected from NHS Trusts. In line with NHS EstateCode, individual NHS organisations should register land declared as surplus on the Electronic Property Information Mapping Service (EPIMs) giving other public sector organisations the opportunity to express an interest prior to sites being disposed of on the open market. The GLA is not in a position to publish this information. The cost of living for nurses in London (6) Question No: 2020/1030 Siân Berry Will the review on the impact of the cost of living for nurses committed to in the Our Vision for London NHS plan include workforce modelling to identify the required nurse staffing levels required in London to provide safe and effective patient care for the next ten years?

The cost of living for nurses in London (6) The Mayor Last updated: 24 March, 2020 City Hall does not have any direct powers or responsibility for nurse recruitment and retention. Nursing numbers in London will be overseen by the London People Board. Work is underway at NHS England and NHS Improvement and Health Education England to establish this board. I will request an update at my next meeting with Sir David Sloman, Regional Director NHS England and NHS Improvement.

The cost of living for nurses in London (7) Question No: 2020/1031 Siân Berry What workforce modelling have you done through the London Health Board to determine the supply of registered nurses needed to reduce London’s nursing vacancy rate to five per cent by 2028, as set out in the Our Vision for London NHS plan? The cost of living for nurses in London (7) The Mayor Last updated: 24 March, 2020 City Hall does not have any direct powers or responsibility for nurse recruitment and retention. This review has been led by the Capital Nurse Team at Health Education England (HEE) and overseen by the London Workforce Board. Work is underway at NHS England and NHS Improvement and HEE to establish the London People Board. This new board will take forward the work started by the London Workforce Board, including London-level action to support the recruitment and retention of nurses. I will request an update from Sir David Sloman at the next of our quarterly meetings.

Metropolitan Police Service Traffic Law Enforcement Annual Report (3) Question No: 2020/1032 Siân Berry Thank you for your response to my question 2017/2215. The most recently published Metropolitan Police Service/Transport for London Traffic Law Enforcement Annual Report is for 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018. When will reports for the following two years be published? Metropolitan Police Service Traffic Law Enforcement Annual Report (3) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The London Traffic Annual Report is a collaborative report using operational data sourced from the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). Transport for London (TfL) are responsible for the final publication, following a robust approval process involving senior decision makers from both TfL and the MPS. I can confirm that TfL have confirmed that the 2018/19 report is currently in draft format and following the approval process is due to be published in Spring 2020. The plan is for the 2019/20 report to be published late 2020.

Restoring the Roads and Transport Policing Command (2) Question No: 2020/1033 Siân Berry Thank you for your response to my question 2020/0072. I understand that there is presently a six per cent vacancy rate in the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) Roads and Transport Policing Command (RTPC), which is an effective 11 per cent vacancy rate, taking into account officers redeployed into the violent crime taskforce. When will the effective vacancy rate reduce, and by how much with the recruitment of new members into this unit and the MPS? Restoring the Roads and Transport Policing Command (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Resourcing levels in the MPS Roads and Transport Policing Command are kept under close review by the MPS and TfL to ensure that there is a sufficient level of resource to deliver on the Mayor’s Vision Zero commitments and other transport policing priorities. While the abstraction of officers from the RTPC to the Violent crime Task Force was a necessary step to stop the upward trend in serious violence, it was not done at the expense of keeping Londoners safe from harm on the road and transport network. TfL and the MPS worked together to mitigate the impact of vacancies on RTPC service delivery. An overtime provision was made available so that RTPC and TFL could flex resources to deal with priorities. The permanent recruitment of officers to the VCTF means that up to 30 abstracted officers are returning to the RTPC in April. Further vacancies will be filled as part of the MPS’ ongoing recruitment, balancing priorities across the MPS. Police use of live facial recognition (6) Question No: 2020/1034 Siân Berry Following the deployment of live facial recognition (LFR) technology at Stratford and Oxford Circus during February 2020 by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), can you provide me with the following data from each of the deployments: a) how many people were scanned by the LFR, b) how many people were on each watchlist, c) how many individual identifications were made by the LFR system, and d) how many individual identifications were correct compared with how many were false? Police use of live facial recognition (6) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The MPS has committed to publishing information about each deployment. The deployment data for the first 3 deployments can be found here: https://www.met.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/central/advice/met/facial- recognition/latest-past-deployment-data.pdf

Police use of live facial recognition (7) Question No: 2020/1035 Siân Berry During operational deployment of live facial recognition (LFR) technology by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), the MPS has told a constituent: “where a match is made but no prosecution follows and there is no legitimate policing purpose for retention, biometric data and CCTV will only be retained for up to 31 days.” Can you tell me where and how the data is stored by the MPS? Answer for Police use of live facial recognition (7) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Legal basis of police use of live facial recognition Question No: 2020/1036 Siân Berry During operation deployment of live facial recognition (LFR) technology by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), the MPS has told a constituent: “each deployment will have its own legitimate purpose, legal basis.” What was the legal basis for each of the LFR deployments during February 2020 at Stratford and Oxford Circus? Legal basis of police use of live facial recognition The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The legal basis for the deployment od Live Facial Recognition has been published by the MPS and can be found here:https://www.met.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/force- content/met/advice/lfr/mps-lfr-legal-mandate-v1-1.pdf In relation to the Stratford and Oxford Circus deployments, these were announced as having a focus on violent and other serious crime. The prevention and detection of crime is a police common law power. Article 8, recognises action in the interests of national security, public safety and the prevention of disorder or crime as legitimate aims.

Utility expenditure for MOPAC Question No: 2020/1037 Siân Berry The budgeted utility expenditure for MOPAC and the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) in 2020-2021 is £19.4 million. Can you provide a breakdown of what this £19.4 million is budgeted to be spent on, including how much will be spent on data infrastructure, e.g. running data servers? Utility expenditure for MOPAC The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The MPS budget requirement for utilities in the 20/21 financial year is broken down as follows: • Gas – £3.1m • Electricity – £16.0m • Fuel Oil – £0.3m The electricity utilisation specifically for running data infrastructure/servers cannot be broken out from this figure.

Accessible housing Question No: 2020/1038 Siân Berry Your Annual Monitoring Report 15 for 2017-18 found that only seven per cent of new developments built were suitable for wheelchair users; while just 66 per cent of remaining new builds were built to be accessible and adaptable. This is well below the required 10 per cent of homes reaching the standard M4(3) and 90 per cent for M4(2). What are you doing to improve these figures for the 1.3 million disabled adults in London? Accessible housing The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 My new London Plan contains policies to ensure that housing developments provide suitable housing and genuine choice for London’s diverse population, including disabled people. Policy D5 Accessible Housing aims to increase housing choice and the proportion of London’s housing stock which is accessible and adaptable. To support the implementation of these policies and delivery of accessible and inclusive housing I have recently published draft planning guidance on housing design. You can view this draft guidance here: https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/planning/implementing-london-plan/planning- guidance/good-quality-homes-all-londoners-spg-pre-consultation-draft In addition, through my Care and Support Specialised Housing (CASSH) Fund, I am making at least £100m of capital funding available to deliver specialist homes for older and disabled Londoners. My Homes for Londoners team continue to work with registered providers and local authorities to develop more specialist homes.

Cost of carbon neutral homes in London Question No: 2020/1039 Caroline Russell How much money do you need from Government to bring all London homes up to standards fit for your 2030 carbon neutral target? Cost of carbon neutral homes in London The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 I have made it clear that if I am re-elected I will bring forward London’s net zero carbon target to 2030. As part of my 1.5°C compatible plan I estimated the cumulative discounted costs for all buildings to achieve my net zero carbon target by 2050 are £56bn (including energy efficiency, connections to heat networks, installation of heat pumps and renewable energy technologies), but would likely be higher to achieve net zero by 2030. My retrofit accelerator homes programme is supporting social landlords and boroughs in developing whole house retrofit approaches. As well as committing funding through the Mayor’s Energy Efficiency Fund and my Energy for Londoners programme, government must ensure London receives a fair share of national funding streams for the decarbonisation of buildings, including homes and also put in place the right regulation to drive change at scale. Fare Evasion on the Tube Question No: 2020/1040 David Kurten How many commuters have been caught fare-dodging on the London Underground over the last three years? Answer for Fare Evasion on the Tube The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Fare Evasion on the Buses Question No: 2020/1041 David Kurten How many commuters have been caught fare-dodging on London’s buses over the last three years? Fare Evasion on the Buses The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Fare evasion costs Transport for London (TfL) £116m a year, which is money that should be invested into the network. Tackling this behaviour remains a priority for TfL. The following table provides data on the number of customers who have been reported on suspicion of fare evasion.

Number of Irregularity Reports Penalty submitted for consideration for Year Fares issued prosecution 2016/17 33,458 25,903 2017/18 34,423 24,256 2018/19 40,870 27,879 2019/20* (figures to 35,201 21,482 the end of period 12)

Elizabeth Line Question No: 2020/1042 David Kurten Currently, TfL suggests that the new Elizabeth line will run four trains per hour from Hanwell and West Ealing stations. This is significantly fewer than you have previously stated (six per hour at Hanwell; ten per hour at West Ealing) which was set out in your response to MQ 2017/3713. Could you please clarify this situation for me? Answer for Elizabeth Line The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Facial Recognition Database (1) Question No: 2020/1043 Peter Whittle How many images are in the Metropolitan Police Facial Recognition Database and for what purpose is this data being held? Facial Recognition Database (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The Metropolitan Police Service do not have a Facial Recognition Database. A bespoke watchlist of wanted individuals is created for each deployment in line with the MPS operating principles which can be found here: https://www.met.police.uk/advice/advice- and-information/facial-recognition/live-facial-recognition/. Information on each deployment is published here: https://www.met.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/central/advice/met/facial- recognition/latest-past-deployment-data.pdf

Facial Recognition Database (2) Question No: 2020/1044 Peter Whittle Has the Metropolitan Police provided facial recognition data to the Prüm network and if so, how much and for what purposes? Facial Recognition Database (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The MPS has informed me that no facial recognition data has been provided. London Motor Cab Proprietor’s Association (LMCPA) Question No: 2020/1045 David Kurten How many times have you or anyone from TfL met with the London Motor Cab Proprietor’s Association in the last four years, and will you undertake to meet with them regularly in the future? London Motor Cab Proprietor’s Association (LMCPA) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Transport for London (TfL) regularly engages with its stakeholders and where there are issues that require a meeting is happy to consider making arrangements on a case-by-case basis. Representatives from various areas of TfL have met with the London Motor Cab Proprietor’s Association (LMPCA) in the past and have liaised with them on matters such as the taxi age limits consultation, the card payment mandate for taxis and other ad hoc issues. However, TfL does not have a log of every meeting that has taken place in the past four years. I understand TfL will be meeting with you and the LMPCA to discuss the Taxi Delicensing scheme soon.

Cycle Superhighways Question No: 2020/1046 David Kurten What do you plan to spend on constructing and installing cycle superhighways, cycle quiet- ways and other cycle routes in the financial year 2020/21? Cycle Superhighways The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 I am very proud of the progress I have made in improving cycling for Londoners, which includes a significant expansion of the Cycleways network, and recently achieved my pledge to triple the amount of protected space for cyclists since 2016. Transport for London (TfL) has recently completed construction of schemes including Cycleway 34 between Acton and Wood Lane, and construction is currently underway on a number of significant new routes, including Cycleway 4 from Tower Bridge to Greenwich, and Cycleway 9 at Kew Bridge. In total in 2019/20, TfL will have spent in the region of £140 million supporting cycling in London. TfL plans to spend £170 million on cycling in 2020/21, with £65 million of that allocated to new Cycleway routes. The pace of delivery will continue at its current rate, with the planned completion of routes including Cycleway 38 between Finsbury Park and Highbury Fields, commencement of construction for a number of new routes including the Cycleway between Barking and Barking Riverside, and a comprehensive programme of smaller high- quality schemes, which will all continue to develop the network over the next financial year.

LED Street Lighting (1) Question No: 2020/1047 David Kurten In your budget (section 6.2) you stated that you would be retrofitting lighting to ‘energy efficient LEDs’. What will be the total cost of this and what do envisage will be the annual cost saving? Answer for LED Street Lighting (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

LED Street Lighting (2) Question No: 2020/1048 David Kurten Given that there is much evidence that blue light from LEDs has a detrimental effect on sleep as it supresses melatonin and interferes with human circadian rhythms, will you re- consider your plan to install LEDs across TfL’s road network to avoid the potential adverse health effects that are likely to ensue to residents? 12 1 https://www.exeter.ac.uk/news/featurednews/title_655460_en.html 2 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2018/04/26/new-led-streetlights-may-double- cancer-risk-new-research-warns/ Answer for LED Street Lighting (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Missing Furniture Question No: 2020/1049 Peter Whittle How is the Metropolitan Police’s search for furniture missing from the House of Commons progressing? 3 3 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/feb/14/former-commons-photographer- mark-duffy-home-raided-by-police-over-stolen-furniture Missing Furniture The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 I have received the following update from the MPS: Items were observed within the subject’s personal website that appeared to belong to Palace of Westminster, following an investigation it was established that the items were in fact replicas therefore the alleged offence was not substantiated.

Protecting Londoners from ‘thought crime’ policing (1) Question No: 2020/1050 David Kurten On the 14 February 2020, the High Court ruled that the Humberside Police decision to record a non-crime hate incident against Harry Miller for alleged transphobic tweets was unlawful. The Judge, Mr Justice Julian Knowles concluded that Mr Miller’s tweets were: “lawful and that there was not the slightest risk that he would commit a criminal offence by continuing to tweet”. He described the police actions as: “disproportionate interference with the Claimant’s [Mr Miller’s] right to freedom of expression because of their potential chilling effect”. 4 Similar to the nature of Mr Miller’s tweets, how many Londoners have ‘transgender’ and/or ‘transphobic’ non-crime hate incidents recorded against them by the Metropolitan Police Service and made in the context of the ongoing debate on the reform of the Gender Recognition Act, which the Government consulted in 2018, to allow people to self-identify as the opposite sex? Can you break the number down by year to date, since 2018? 4 High Court press summary, 14 February 2020 https://www.judiciary.uk/wp- content/uploads/2020/02/miller-v-college-of-police-summary.pdf Protecting Londoners from ‘thought crime’ policing (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 MPS systems do not make it possible to identify which transphobic non-crime hate incidents relate to the consultation on the Gender Recognition Act. Recording of non-crime hate incidents is both lawful and extremely important in protecting people. On February 14th, Mr Justice Knowles ruled that the recording a non-crime hate incident does not interfere on an individual’s rights. The Honourable Mr Justice Knowles said ‘the recording of non-crime hate incidents barely encroaches on freedom of expression, if it does so at all.” Protecting Londoners from ‘thought crime’ policing (2) Question No: 2020/1051 David Kurten On the 14 February 2020, the High Court ruled that the Humberside Police decision to record a non-crime hate incident against Harry Miller for alleged transphobic tweets was unlawful. In the judgment, Mr Justice Julian Knowles stated: “The effect of the police turning up at the claimant’s [Mr Miller’s] place of work because of his political opinions must not be underestimated. To do so would be to undervalue a cardinal democratic freedom. In this country we have never had a Cheka, a Gestapo or a Stasi. We have never lived in an Orwellian society.” 5 What is the Metropolitan Police’s and/or the Met’s Online Hate Crime Hub doing to review the implications of this judgement on its non-crime hate incident decisions and the Judge, Mr Justice Julian Knowles’ broader comments on this approach to policing? 5 High Court press summary, 14 February 2020 https://www.judiciary.uk/wp- content/uploads/2020/02/miller-v-college-of-police-summary.pdf Protecting Londoners from ‘thought crime’ policing (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The Metropolitan Police and Online Hate Crime Hub review practices on an ongoing basis and follow the College of Policing National Guidance. This work will be informed by relevant judgements of the courts.

Protecting Londoners from ‘thought crime’ policing (3) Question No: 2020/1052 David Kurten How many people accused of non-crime hate incidents have their details kept on record by the Metropolitan Police? Answer for Protecting Londoners from ‘thought crime’ policing (3) The Mayor Last updated: 24 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Protecting Londoners from ‘thought crime’ policing (4) Question No: 2020/1053 David Kurten How many times have the Metropolitan Police disclosed details of non-crime hate incidents on DBS criminal record checks? Protecting Londoners from ‘thought crime’ policing (4) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The MPS does not routinely disclose non-crime hate incidents on DBS record checks. In exceptional circumstances disclosures can be made but it would have to satisfy national relevancy and proportionality criteria. The MPS are unable to extract that information in the time available to answer this question.

Advertising on the Underground Question No: 2020/1054 David Kurten In February 2020, you awarded £500,000 worth of free advertising on the London Underground to hosiery brand ‘Nubian Skin’. Their campaign features men and women in nude-toned underwear. What is the difference between this campaign and the Protein World’s ‘beach body ready’ adverts, which featured a fitness model in a bikini, which you banned in June 2016? Answer for Advertising on the Underground The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Taxi and Private Hire Trade (1) Question No: 2020/1055 David Kurten Since your mayoralty journey times in taxis have increased significantly, this is attributed to the fact that so many roads are now inaccessible to taxis. Do you acknowledge that taxi drivers are at the coal face and passengers are taking their frustration out on drivers for increased journey times and this is causing poor mental health for London’s taxi drivers? Taxi and Private Hire Trade (1) The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 I am aware that a small number of borough and City of London roads have been closed to traffic, other than buses and cycles, predominantly for safety or environmental reasons, however the vast majority of London remains accessible to taxis. I take the mental health and overall wellbeing of taxi and private hire licensees very seriously. Transport for London is clear that for their own wellbeing, it is vital that anyone who feels that they are struggling with a mental health issue should seek professional help and support which should be provided by the appropriate medical services. TfL is also committed to supporting the taxi and private hire trades in identifying the support resources available. It has developed an online resource for drivers, which includes the details of organisations to contact if they need advice, guidance or help. As part of this work, TfL has been in contact with a range of organisations that have specialist knowledge in the fields of mental health and overall wellbeing. This resource can be found here: www.tfl.gov.uk/info-for/taxis-and-private-hire/licensing/health-and-wellbeing On 3 December 2019, TfL held a health and wellbeing forum to bring all of this knowledge together, alongside senior representatives from the taxi and private hire industry, which explored and promoted the help that is available to individual drivers. The presentations from this forum are available at the link above. Awareness of mental health issues is also being raised through a continuing series of wellbeing articles in TfL’s “On Route” trade magazine and in a weekly email that is sent to 100,000 licensees.

Taxi and Private Hire Trade (2) Question No: 2020/1056 David Kurten Since your mayoralty, journey times in taxis have increased significantly, this is attributed to the fact that so many roads are now inaccessible to taxis. Do you acknowledge that passengers are disputing the cost of the fares due to increased journey times and in an attempt to defuse any hostility, many taxi drivers are charging much less than what is shown on the taximeter? However, by trying to defuse these conflicts, taxi drivers are putting themselves in financial hardship when charging less than the metered fare - what advice can you offer? Taxi and Private Hire Trade (2) The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 The metered fare is displayed to taxi passengers throughout the journey so that they are aware of the amount to be charged. The metered fare is the maximum that a taxi driver can charge a customer, however, taxi drivers are not obliged to charge the metered fare and can accept less if they choose to do so. Please also see my response to Mayor’s Question 2020/1055. Taxi and Private Hire Trade (3) Question No: 2020/1057 David Kurten Do you accept that your taxi policy has caused a deterioration in the overall mental health of taxi drivers? Taxi and Private Hire Trade (3) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 No. Taxis have a long and proud history in the capital. I want to ensure this rapidly changing industry and the customers it serves are fully supported, both now and in the future, and I committed to this in my Taxi and Private Hire Action Plan. My Plan has seen a host of measures delivered, including a number of new initiatives to help support the taxi trade. My response to Mayor’s Question 2020/1059 provides further details. Transport for London (TfL) takes the mental health and overall wellbeing of taxi and private hire licensees very seriously. TfL is also clear that for their own wellbeing, it is vital that anyone who feels that they are struggling with a mental health issue should seek professional help and support which should be provided by the appropriate medical services. I am confident that TfL has worked with the taxi and private hire trade to ensure that licensees are able to find appropriate mental health and overall wellbeing support should they require it.

Taxi and Private Hire Trade (4) Question No: 2020/1058 David Kurten Do you accept the more roads that are inaccessible to taxis, the less people will use taxis, therefore, the taxi trade will continue to reduce in size? Taxi and Private Hire Trade (4) The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 No. London’s taxis are rightly world renowned and this is in no small part due to the fact that every driver has undertaken and passed the Knowledge of London. This extraordinary process requires them to memorise the many thousands of streets and points of interest within a 6-mile radius of Charing Cross – enabling them to navigate the complex streets of London and delivering their passengers to their chosen destination by the shortest route, no matter what the traffic conditions. There are now approximately 660 taxi ranks in London, considerably more than the 20 per cent increase in rank numbers that I committed to in my Taxi and Private Hire Action Plan published in 2016. In addition, Transport for London’s records show that 22 additional bus lanes have been made available to taxis since May 2016, and that 93 per cent of bus lanes across London permit taxi access (this figure includes borough roads and those on the Transport for London Road Network). I am aware that a small number of borough and City of London roads have been closed to traffic, other than buses and cycles, predominantly for safety or environmental reasons, however the vast majority of London remains accessible to taxis.

Taxi and Private Hire Trade (5) Question No: 2020/1059 David Kurten In my experience from talking to taxi drivers, most of the taxi trade agree that your taxi & private hire action plan has failed. Do you agree and understand the frustration of taxi drivers? Taxi and Private Hire Trade (5) The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 A host of measures have been delivered since I launched my Taxi and Private Hire Action Plan to improve public safety and support our taxi and private hire trades. The majority of commitments have been met and details of these are set out below under the headings from the Action Plan: Enhancing public safety • Transport for London has made a number of regulatory changes to improve safety and raise standards in the private hire industry, including an English language requirement for private hire drivers, a voice contact requirement (e.g. telephone), accurate fare estimates and provision of driver and vehicle details to a customer in advance of their journey. TfL has robustly defended some of these measures in the High Court and Court of Appeal in the interests of public safety. • Several further measures to improve safety and raise standards across the private hire industry were subject to a Private Hire Vehicle Safety consultation, the results of which will be published soon. • TfL has recruited over 200 taxi and private hire compliance officers that are dedicated to tackling illegal activity, including touting. New initiatives for the taxi trade • All taxis licensed in London now accept card and contactless payment options, making it even easier for customers to pay. • Taxis have been granted access to 20 additional bus lanes and TfL has asked boroughs across London to consider granting access for taxis to a number of bus lanes that they control. • TfL has increased the number of taxi ranks across the capital by more than 20 per cent - increasing the number from 500 to around 660. Delivering the greenest taxi fleet in the world • Since 1 January 2018, all taxis new to licensing must be zero emission capable (ZEC). As of 3 March 2020, TfL has licensed 3,320. Significant incentives remain available for the trade to encourage them to switch to new ZEC vehicles, including the Office for Low Emission Vehicles plug-in taxi grant and TfL’s delicensing scheme, which offers a payment of up to £5,000 to encourage owners of the oldest most polluting taxis to remove them from the fleet. • To support this, TfL has funded the installation of over 246 new rapid charge points across London of which 73 are taxi dedicated. Lobbying for additional powers TfL was an active member of the Department for Transport’s Task and Finish Group, which published its report including a number of important recommendations: www.gov.uk/government/publications/taxi-and-private-hire-vehicle-licensing- recommendations-for-a-safer-and-more-robust-system. The Government responded to these recommendations and simultaneously launched a consultation on statutory guidance for taxi and private hire licensing authorities: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachmen t_data/file/847315/taxi-task-and-finish-gov-repsonse.pdf As we await the outcome of the government consultation, TfL and I continue to lobby government for important legislative changes, including a cap on the number of private hire drivers, reform of cross border hiring, statutory definitions of plying for hire and pre- booked and high-level national minimum standards. Regular updates regarding the work TfL is carrying out are provided by a variety of means including, on TfL’s website, via the media and social media, in a weekly email to 100,000 licensees, during GLA question sessions and through continual engagement with the taxi and private hire trades.

Taxi and Private Hire Trade (6) Question No: 2020/1060 David Kurten What type of taxi service is your preferred choice in the future, is it a service where taxis are hailed directly from the street, or is it a service where taxis are booked on demand via an App? Taxi and Private Hire Trade (6) The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 I was clear in my Taxi and Private Hire Action Plan that I wanted to create a vibrant taxi and private hire market, with space for all providers to flourish. It is up to customers to decide how they wish to engage taxi services, but the more ways services are offered (within legislative requirements) the wider the audience they will reach.

Taxi and Private Hire Trade (7) Question No: 2020/1061 David Kurten Do you believe that app companies are operating on the wrong side of the employment laws, and if so, how are you going ensure that app companies who TfL licence are compliant with all laws? Taxi and Private Hire Trade (7) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 I’ve always been clear that I believe private hire drivers should be treated fairly, work reasonable hours and be able to earn a decent wage, and I have pushed private hire operators to ensure that drivers are being paid the London Living Wage. Driver pay and general working conditions were raised in the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Task and Finish Group on Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle licensing, of which Transport for London (TfL) was an active member. In its response to the Group’s report, the Government made it clear that only the courts can make rulings on employment status. The Government did state that the decisions of tribunals and whether an operator concerned is complying with a ruling in the way the law requires, should reasonably be considered by a licensing authority as part of the ‘fit and proper’ test for a Private Hire Vehicle operator. TfL therefore continues to monitor relevant cases that are decided by the courts.

Diesel Question No: 2020/1062 David Kurten In the last Plenary meeting of the London Assembly, Commissioner Mike Brown stated that there were three sub-standards within Euro 6 standard for diesel vehicles, some of which were not clean. What are the implications of this for your policies on the bus fleet, private hire vehicle licencing, ULEZ, LEZ, and Via Van and other on-demand bus services which use Euro 6 diesel vehicles? Answer for Diesel The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response King’s College Question No: 2020/1063 David Kurten How much has TfL paid in total to King’s College with regard to research on air quality since you took office on 8th May 2016? Answer for King’s College The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

The Past Four Years Question No: 2020/1064 Peter Whittle What do you consider to be this Assembly’s greatest achievement over the past four years and why? Answer for The Past Four Years The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Water only schools Question No: 2020/1065 Andrew Boff What research has been undertaken to identify and quantify possible benefits and risks of your water only schools recommendation? Water only schools The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Supporting schools to adopt ‘water only’ policies was included as a recommendation by London’s Child Obesity Taskforce who undertook a thorough review of the evidence on the contributors to child obesity to inform their work. Stakeholders and parents were also consulted on ‘water only’ policies through the development of the London Vision and Great Weight Debate. Many primary schools across the country already have ‘water only’ policies. In developing the Water Only Toolkit for schools, Public Health England London undertook a review of the evidence which included consideration of examples of existing practice from Amsterdam, New Zealand the USA and research by the World Health Organisation. Headteachers were also involved in reviewing and advising on the Toolkit. Housing Question No: 2020/1066 Andrew Boff Are you meeting your housing commitments to Londoners? Housing The Mayor Last updated: 20 March, 2020 Yes. Having nearly completed my first term in office, I am proud of my record of fulfilling my housing commitments to Londoners. Tackling the housing crisis is my top priority and I have done everything I can - from delivering more genuinely affordable homes, to standing up for private renters and doubling funding for rough sleeping services. For two years in a row I have delivered a record number of genuinely affordable homes since housing investment powers were devolved to City Hall, hitting the targets that were agreed with the Government. The latest data for this year show that we are on course for another record-breaking year. As someone who grew up in a council home I’m particularly proud that in 2018/19 we started more new council homes than in any year since 1984/85. Whilst I have used all the resources and powers at my disposal to tackle the housing crisis head-on, at the heart of this crisis is a lack of funding for affordable housing. It is now time for Government to step up to the plate and work with me to build the council and social rented homes we urgently need and provide the support that is needed to vulnerable Londoners.

Silvertown Tunnel (1) Question No: 2020/1067 Andrew Boff You’ve declared a climate emergency and committed to an ambitious target of making London carbon neutral by 2030. TfL’s own figures, in their energy and carbon statement show that building the Silvertown Tunnel will increase net carbon emissions, over doing nothing. How does spending a billion pounds on a project that will increase greenhouse gas emissions contribute to ‘tackling the climate emergency’? Answer for Silvertown Tunnel (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response Silvertown Tunnel (2) Question No: 2020/1068 Andrew Boff Newham has the worst air quality in the UK - and some of the poorest communities in London. The Silvertown Tunnel will make already polluted air worse for thousands of Newham residents. How can you justify imposing this scheme on them, without their consent - and then making them pay for it through a new toll to cross the river? Silvertown Tunnel (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 We have made great strides in reducing pollution in Newham and across London. I have introduced the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to tackle London’s toxic air, and next year it will be expanded to the North and South Circular, which will include most of Newham. I have also introduced a scrappage scheme to make it easier for small businesses, charities and those on low incomes to meet those standards. From October this year, the London- wide Low Emission Zone for heavy vehicles will be brought to the same standard as the ULEZ and every bus in London will meet those standards. Transport for London (TfL) are accelerating its plans to electrify the bus fleet, with plans for more than 2,000 zero- emission buses by end of 2024/25. Assessments to date conclude the tunnel will not impact on the ability of the Greater London Urban Area to achieve compliance with the Air Quality Directive, and will have an overall beneficial impact on air quality, particularly in locations of the poorest air quality. Furthermore, TfL will carry out additional air quality monitoring in Newham before and after the tunnel opens. If necessary, mitigation will be developed should air quality be materially different from that predicted as a result of the tunnel. Central to the Silvertown scheme is the introduction of a user charge for both the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels in order to control demand and manage the impacts of the new crossing, and this could be set to incentivise cleaner journeys. Also, as part of my review of the scheme in 2016, TfL has committed to discounts for local residents on low incomes, as well as concessionary bus travel for local residents.

Silvertown Tunnel (3) Question No: 2020/1069 Andrew Boff The Silvertown Tunnel will cost a billion pounds, raised from tolling Blackwall and Silvertown. Have you and TfL ever sat down and worked out what you could achieve, in terms of greenhouse gas emissions reduction, and air quality improvements, if you tolled the Blackwall Tunnel enough to remove congestion, and invested the money in cycling, walking and public transport instead? Silvertown Tunnel (3) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The Silvertown Tunnel scheme has been demonstrated to be the best solution to the well- known problems at Blackwall Tunnel. Transport for London’s (TfL’s) modelling demonstrates that introducing a charge at Blackwall Tunnel, without providing an alternative route, would have a limited impact in addressing the serious congestion on the approaches to the crossing, would not resolve the significant issues with poor reliability, and would not enable a step-change in cross-river bus connectivity. Furthermore, simply increasing the charges further to try and reduce demand would result in the dispersal of a significant proportion of the traffic onto the surrounding network, thereby exacerbating congestion and poor air quality elsewhere. It would also have a significant adverse impact on the operation of adjacent river crossings, both of which have considerably less capacity than the Blackwall Tunnel.

Silvertown Tunnel (4) Question No: 2020/1070 Andrew Boff The Centre for London, in their recent report on Building for a New Urban Mobility claims that: “Sadiq Khan set an objective to increase the share of public transport, walking & cycling from 65% today to 80% in 2041. Based on the rate of progress in the last 5 years, our forecast indicates that London will only reach the 80 per cent target in 2070.” Clearly with your new 2030 carbon neutrality target you’re going to have to move even faster to reduce driving and increase that share for walking, cycling, and public transport. What new policies are you going to bring in to make sure that you hit your target? Answer for Silvertown Tunnel (4) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Silvertown Tunnel (5) Question No: 2020/1071 Andrew Boff In a letter to the Stop the Silvertown Tunnel Coalition, you wrote: “I am committed to reducing car dominance, improving air quality and addressing climate change. The current situation at the Blackwall Tunnel cannot continue, as it fundamentally undermines these goals.” Why do you think the solution is a project that increases motor traffic capacity in that part of London, makes air quality worse for thousands of local residents, and increases CO2 emissions? Silvertown Tunnel (5) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 As explained in my response to Mayor’s Question 2020/1067, the Silvertown Tunnel is the best solution to addressing the current situation at the Blackwall Tunnel, and this was recognised by the Planning Inspectorate and Secretary of State for Transport in granting the Development Consent Order. The Silvertown Tunnel is vital to addressing the issues of congestion and poor reliability at the Blackwall Tunnel and the lack of viable alternative river crossings in this part of London. It will effectively eliminate congestion, deliver an overall improvement in air quality and enable a step-change in the provision of cross-river bus services. The need for the scheme has been established for many years in the London Plan and Mayor’s Transport Strategy. Transport for London has committed to a range of control measures to ensure the delivery of the scheme’s benefits and the management of its impacts.

Silvertown Tunnel (6) Question No: 2020/1072 Andrew Boff You claim that the Silvertown Tunnel scheme leads to an improvement in overall air quality. However your carbon and energy statement shows an increase of 0.4% in CO2 emissions across all of Greater London with the tunnel built, over doing nothing, Presumably this increase is a result of increased fuel burn. How does more fuel burnt produce better air, overall? Silvertown Tunnel (6) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Please see my response to Mayor’s Question 2020/1067.

Silvertown Tunnel (7) Question No: 2020/1073 Andrew Boff You claim an overall improvement in air quality after Silvertown, even though air gets worse in many places. Have you looked at the interaction of this new pollution distribution with population distribution, to understand whether Silvertown will lead to better or worse health outcomes? Silvertown Tunnel (7) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The air quality assessment for Silvertown Tunnel specifically looks at how concentrations in air quality change at receptors, such as homes and schools, and therefore does consider the interaction of population and air quality effects. In addition to this, Transport for London have undertaken a Health and Equalities Impact Assessment, which assesses the impact of changes in air quality on health. As stated in my response to Mayor’s Question 2020/1067, it is important to note the further steps of monitoring and mitigation that are now planned. The existing assessments were undertaken prior to April 2016, and do not take into account a number of measures that are now committed, which will further improve air quality for those worst affected.

Lambeth/Southwark healthy Streets Cycling Scheme (1) Question No: 2020/1074 Andrew Boff Lambeth has completed its consultation on its side of the joint Lambeth/Southwark Healthy Streets Cycling Scheme, whilst Southwark’s consultation is ongoing. What consideration was given to TfL holding a single consultation to cover the whole scheme? Lambeth/Southwark healthy Streets Cycling Scheme (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Though these schemes contribute significantly towards the development of Cycleways, they are being delivered separately by each borough, and will support local aspirations for wider benefits. As such, projects across the different boroughs are at different stages and levels of complexity. Transport for London (TfL) is closely involved to ensure consistency and coherence across the final schemes. The London Borough of Lambeth and TfL recently undertook public engagement regarding the proposed Rosendale Road improvements between Brockwell Park and Gipsy Hill, which included consultation between 27 January 2020 to 29 February 2020. There has also been previous engagement and consultation for Rosendale Road, in 2015, 2016 and 2017. The London Borough of Southwark is currently engaging with residents regarding reducing through traffic along residential roads in the area. This is also to support the delivery of a high quality cycleway, which meets the Cycling Quality Criteria developed by TfL. This recent engagement opened on 28 January 2020 and will close on 29 March 2020. This is the third phase of engagement that the Council is completing over the course of a year. Lambeth/Southwark Healthy Streets Cycling Scheme (2) Question No: 2020/1075 Andrew Boff Does the Mayor recognise the inherent problem of holding two consultations on the Lambeth/Southwark Healthy Streets Cycling Scheme as if the schemes are separate, given that the schemes are intrinsically linked and will have a collective massive impact across the wider community that straddles both boroughs? Lambeth/Southwark Healthy Streets Cycling Scheme (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Please see my response to Mayor’s Question 2020/1074. In addition, the Southwark scheme will have its strategic traffic modelling audited by Transport for London to assess the impact on roads around the area. This modelling will include the London Borough of Lambeth’s proposals for Rosendale Road.

Lambeth/Southwark Heathy Streets Cycling Scheme (3) Question No: 2020/1076 Andrew Boff Will the Mayor intervene to put the ongoing Southwark consultation on hold and ensure that work such as air quality impact assessment studies, traffic modelling including bus journey time impacts and an Equalities Impact Assessment are completed across the wider area? Lambeth/Southwark Heathy Streets Cycling Scheme (3) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 This scheme will include strategic modelling to assess reassignment of traffic, which will be audited by Transport for London (TfL) and will also include the London Borough of Lambeth’s proposals for Rosendale Road. This modelling can only be completed once a single option is provided following the early engagement that the London Borough of Southwark are undertaking. While no formal air quality impact assessment is planned, LB Southwark and TfL will monitor the air quality around the wider area before and after the scheme. The scheme’s Equality Impact Assessment will be continually updated by LB Southwark throughout the lifecycle of the project. Lambeth/Southwark Healthy Streets Cycling Scheme (4) Question No: 2020/1077 Andrew Boff Once an impact assessment on the whole Lambeth/Southwark Healthy Streets Cycling Scheme is complete, will the Mayor commit to carrying out a cross-borough consultation on the whole scheme? Lambeth/Southwark Healthy Streets Cycling Scheme (4) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Please see my response to Mayor’s Question 2020/1074.

Amy Lamé Question No: 2020/1079 Andrew Boff On 24th February 2020, you said you didn’t appoint Amy Lamé , the information in the link below says you did, which is it? https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/arts-and-culture/24-hour-london/nig… Amy Lamé The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Amy Lamé is my Night Czar, a role that I created in 2016 to ensure that London thrives as a 24-hour city. She is an employee of the GLA and not a Mayoral Appointment. Amy Lamé was appointed to the role by the GLA following an open recruitment process. We have updated the web page to clarify this.

Service Delay Refund Claims Question No: 2020/1080 Keith Prince Please can you provide the number of service delay refund claims received by TfL, their total refund value and the average refund value for each year since 2015? Answer for Service Delay Refund Claims The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response High streets in Havering and Redbridge (1) Question No: 2020/1081 Keith Prince What specific action are you taking to support high streets in Havering and Redbridge, which are such a vital part of our community? High streets in Havering and Redbridge (1) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 We’re working to support high streets and town centres across London. The new London Plan supports a vibrant mix of uses in town centres to help attract customers and boost economic resilience, and encourages local councils to work with businesses and residents to prepare innovative town centre strategies. We recently published the ‘High streets – Adaptive strategies’ guidance as part of my Good Growth by Design (GGbD) programme. This work is underpinned by a multi-million-pound investment in high streets through the Good Growth Fund and Crowdfund London. My Regeneration & Economic Development team are working closely with LB Redbridge on the Ilford town centre regeneration programme. This includes a £1.8 million Good Growth Fund investment in The Spark project to support new cultural uses and affordable workspace alongside public realm improvements and other measures to increase footfall and support the night time economy. We have also invested £1.6 million in the Rainham Innovation Hub through the Good Growth Fund to diversify and strengthen the business base and support local businesses to innovate and be more productive. I have also pledged £30,000 through Crowdfund London to revitalise the physical fabric of high streets in Romford and Collier Row through large-scale public art interventions and close engagement with the local retail community.

High Streets in Havering and Redbridge (2) Question No: 2020/1082 Keith Prince Have you or your senior team had any engagement with businesses in Havering and Redbridge to discuss concerns about the high street and business rate reform? If so, what were the outcomes of these discussions? Answer for High Streets in Havering and Redbridge (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response Crossrail (1) Question No: 2020/1083 Keith Prince My constituents in Havering and Redbridge remain concerned about the ongoing delays to Crossrail – can you provide them with reassurance that there will be no further delays to this vital infrastructure project? Crossrail (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Crossrail Ltd is delivering one of the world’s most complex railways which must be delivered to the highest safety and quality standards. I share the frustration of Londoners that the Elizabeth line is not yet open. But good progress is being made with the physical works. Tunnel and track works are now finished and most stations are nearing completion. In January the Crossrail Board announced that the central section of the Elizabeth line between Paddington and Abbey Wood will open in summer 2021. Following their latest Board meeting in February 2020, they confirmed that the project still remains on schedule. As Mayor of London, I will continue to scrutinise and challenge the Crossrail executive to ensure that this transformational transport project is delivered as soon as possible for Londoners.

Crossrail (2) Question No: 2020/1084 Keith Prince What are the projected costs for any further delay to the opening of the full Crossrail line? Crossrail (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Crossrail Ltd’s latest detailed cost forecasts show that the project costs are between £400 million and £650 million more than the revised funding agreed by the Mayor, Government and Transport for London (TfL) in December 2018. Discussions are continuing between TfL, the GLA and the Department for Transport in relation to the additional funding.

Transport connectivity in boroughs Question No: 2020/1085 Keith Prince What work are you undertaking with London boroughs to address any concerns about transport connectivity within individual boroughs? Answer for Transport connectivity in boroughs The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Employment Regulations Act (1) Question No: 2020/1086 Keith Prince Does the Mayor acknowledge that Uber drivers have been classified as workers under the Employment Regulations Act? Answer for Employment Regulations Act (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Employment Regulations Act (2) Question No: 2020/1087 Keith Prince Does the Mayor agree that a private hire operator whose drivers have been classified as workers under the Employment Regulations Act have a responsibility to ensure that an employee workplace risk assessment is in place to be classified as compliant with the law and therefore subsequently be classed as fit and proper by TfL to hold an Operators’ licence? Answer for Employment Regulations Act (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Unsuitable Break Facilities on TfL Bus Routes Question No: 2020/1089 Keith Prince In your response to Question 2020/0745, you stated “Transport for London (TfL) is aware of a small number of locations where facilities for drivers to take breaks are not suitable.” Please identify the Bus Route involved and the reasons why these locations are designated “not suitable”. Unsuitable Break Facilities on TfL Bus Routes The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Transport for London (TfL) is currently working with its bus operators and the union, Unite, to identify the most pressing areas for suitable facilities where drivers can take a break. I have asked that TfL provide you with an update on this work once it has been finalised. TfL has already improved working conditions for bus drivers, with many new prioritised bus driver toilets near the end of under-served routes.

Details of Consultations between TfL and TOL about IA 13744 Question No: 2020/1090 Keith Prince Thank you for finally sending me the documentation I requested in October 2019 for Question 2019/19749 in February 2020. When can we expect to see a link to this documentation posted on the GLA website? Answer for Details of Consultations between TfL and TOL about IA 13744 The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Erroneous Statement contained in your 1 October Letter to London Assembly Chair Jennette Arnold rejecting the 4 July London Assembly Croydon Tram Motion Question No: 2020/1091 Keith Prince In your 1 October letter rejecting the London Assembly Motion requesting an Independent Investigation to discover why TfL failed to provide IA 17780 to the Croydon Crash Investigation, you stated that IA 17780 was a “single report, which was commissioned following a separate incident on the tram network in May 2017”. In documents released under Question 2019/17339, a 8 June 2017 email from a Senior TfL HSE Manager to First Group TOL specifically states “It is perhaps worth pointing out that whilst this work is partly in response to the incident last period, it is not an investigation into that event and so we will not be asking for specific information about that Individual or sequence of events relating to the incident.” Will you accept that IA 17780 was the first Internal Audit of First Group TOL’s entire Fatigue Management System since July 2014 and not a “single report relating to a separate incident” (i.e, a significant downgrading of IA 17780’s importance) as you have implied in your 1 October 2019 letter? Answer for Erroneous Statement contained in your 1 October Letter to London Assembly Chair Jennette Arnold rejecting the 4 July London Assembly Croydon Tram Motion The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Retention Bonus for Bus Drivers Question No: 2020/1092 Keith Prince In what way does your 14 February 2020 announcement of a retention bonus for TfL Bus Drivers reduce Driver Fatigue, which, as you know, is the issue on which Unite the Union is currently balloting its London Bus Driver members for possible strike action? Answer for Retention Bonus for Bus Drivers The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Announcement of Retention Bonus for London Bus Drivers Question No: 2020/1093 Keith Prince Please provide me with all the communication and documentation between City Hall, TfL and Unite the Union pertaining to your 14 February 2020 announcement to give TfL Bus Drivers a retention bonus. Announcement of Retention Bonus for London Bus Drivers The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 I have asked Transport for London to contact your office with this information.

Go Look See Question No: 2020/1094 Keith Prince From your response to Question 2020/0739, it appears that actions are taken as a result of Go Look See reports. If so, why are these documents not published on TfL’s Bus Safety Data page for public scrutiny? Will you undertake to ensure that these reports are posted immediately on the TfL Bus Safety Data Page? Answer for Go Look See The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response Terms of Reference/Contract Specifications and Tender Notification for Coaching and Mentoring Services for TfL Executives Question No: 2020/1095 Keith Prince When do you intend to answer Question 2019/21054? Terms of Reference/Contract Specifications and Tender Notification for Coaching and Mentoring Services for TfL Executives The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 The answer to this question was published on 28th February 2020 and can be found here.

Panthea Leadership Question No: 2020/1096 Keith Prince In your response to 2019/21055 you state “Panthea Leadership’s mentoring services and their capability and experience are assessed and procured in an open and competitive tender process” yet a November 2017 report by Mayorwatch (https://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/foi-reveals-transport-for-london-repeatedly…) revealed that TfL “defended the repeated extension of a consultancy contract worth almost £2m over a seven year period without asking rivals to tender for the work.” Please provide documentary evidence that Panthea Leadership’s contract for work after November 2017 was contracted on an “open and competitive tender process”. Answer for Panthea Leadership The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Coaching and Mentoring Services for TfL Executives Question No: 2020/1097 Keith Prince In Question 2019/21053, I asked you specifically, “What are the specific job titles of the TfL Executives to whom these services are being provided?” Please answer my question. Answer for Coaching and Mentoring Services for TfL Executives The Mayor Last updated: 24 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response 2014 Report from CIRAS about Fatigue from TOL Croydon Tram Drivers Question No: 2020/1098 Keith Prince Further to your response to Question 2019/21047, do you guarantee (1) that no one at TfL had any information before IA 13744 was initiated about the March 2014 report to CIRAS from First Group TOL drivers relating to fatigue and (2) that no one at TfL received a copy of the 2014 Abstracked Safety Audit before IA 13744 was initiated? If the answer to these questions is that you do so guarantee, do you agree that it is an extraordinary lapse for TOL not to have provided TfL with information about serious safety breaches and concerns among their drivers, and that TfL giving the operation a “Well Controlled” rating in July 2014 in IA 13744 now looks like tragic mistake? Answer for 2014 Report from CIRAS about Fatigue from TOL Croydon Tram Drivers The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

November 2017 Request from TfL to CIRAS about a copy of the 2014 CIRAS Report about the Fatigue Concerns of First Group TOL Tram Drivers. Question No: 2020/1099 Keith Prince In your response to Question 2019/21047, you attached a 11 November 2019 letter from the Head of CIRAS to TfL’s Legal Department which states, “The Sandilands accident took place in November 2016 and a year later in November 2017 following a request from Jill Collis at TfL, the report was shared with them.” Please provide me with a copy of that November 2017 Request from Jill Collis. Answer for November 2017 Request from TfL to CIRAS about a copy of the 2014 CIRAS Report about the Fatigue Concerns of First Group TOL Tram Drivers. The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response 2014 Report from CIRAS about Fatigue from TOL Croydon Tram Drivers (1) Question No: 2020/1100 Keith Prince Why was First Group TOL not contractually obliged to alert TfL of the Report from TOL Croydon Tram Drivers published by CIRAS in March 2014? Answer for 2014 Report from CIRAS about Fatigue from TOL Croydon Tram Drivers (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

2014 Report from CIRAS about Fatigue from TOL Croydon Tram Drivers (2) Question No: 2020/1101 Keith Prince In your response to Question 2019/21047, despite your confirmation of the Director of CIRAS’s 11 November 2019 letter which asserts ‘TfL would not have necessarily known to look for it or been aware it existed” until Jill Collis requested in November 2017, based on documents released by you in Question 2019/17339 there is (1) an email from 16 June 2017 to First Group TOL’s Head Safety from the TfL Audit specifically asking for “Copies of issues raised through CIRAS/FirstGroup reporting system. I wrote down that you have had two from each system. (Particularly the CIRAS one that related to fatigue” and (2) mention of the 2014 CIRAS report section 4.1 of IA 17780 published on 15 September 2017 (http://content.tfl.gov.uk/management-of-fatigue-in-tram-operations.pdf) ie., “Confidential reports have been received twice on First Group’s system and twice on CIRAS. It was evidenced that only one of these reports, received via CIRAS in 2014, referred to fatigue. This related to fatigue caused by shift rotations and included a response by TOL.” Accordingly, neither your response to Question 2019/21047 or the Head of CIRAS’s 11 November 2019 letter to TfL Legal can be considered correct especially since Jill Collis was copied to IA 17780 on 15 September 2017 on a Restricted and Confidential Basis. Don’t you agree that this seemingly unending pattern of untransparent behaviour from TfL executives about what they knew (or didn’t know) about the Fatigue Management problems at First Group TOL’s Croydon Tram operation from 2014 onward merits an Independent Investigation? Answer for 2014 Report from CIRAS about Fatigue from TOL Croydon Tram Drivers (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

March 2014 CIRAS Report about Fatigue and TOL Croydon Tram Drivers Question No: 2020/1102 Keith Prince Further to Question 2019/21047, please send me a copy of the March 2014 CIRAS report and First Group TOL’s response to it. Answer for March 2014 CIRAS Report about Fatigue and TOL Croydon Tram Drivers The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Communication between CIRAS and TfL in 2013 and 2014 Question No: 2020/1103 Keith Prince Please send me copies of all communications (including handwritten notes, emails and any other documentation) between CIRAS and TfL during 2013 and 2014. Answer for Communication between CIRAS and TfL in 2013 and 2014 The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Tower Bridge Flooding Question No: 2020/1104 Keith Prince Is there more you can do to stop the flooding north of Tower Bridge? Answer for Tower Bridge Flooding The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response Dial-a-Ride (1) Question No: 2020/1105 Keith Prince In 2004/05 Dial-a-Ride completed 1,260,669 trips and there were 99,821 refusals. In 2018/19 Dial-a-Ride completed 1,000,525 trips and there were 135,296 refusals. This means the number of completed trips across London has fallen by 260,144 (20.6%) while refusals have increased by 35,475 (35.5%). Do you think this is acceptable? Dial-a-Ride (1) The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 Dial-a-Ride measures its performance in relation to the percentage of requests for which it is able to schedule a journey for the customer. In 2018/19 Dial-a-Ride exceeded its target of 89% of requests scheduled, achieving 90% of requests scheduled over that year. This was broadly in line with its performance in previous years. The period 2004/05 was before the introduction of Dial-a-Ride’s current computerised booking and scheduling system, which brought in more accurate recording and reporting of requests and refusals than previously. Consequently, it is difficult to make accurate comparisons between the current computerised reporting, and the previous pen and paper system. At the same time, the accessibility of the mainstream public transport network improved considerably between 2004/5 and 2018/19, enabling more older and disabled Londoners to use these services rather than specialist door-to-door services such as Dial-a-Ride. This has resulted in a reduction in demand for Dial-a-Ride.

Dial-a-Ride (2) Question No: 2020/1106 Keith Prince What is TfL doing to address Dial-a-Ride’s problems and reverse the situation? Dial-a-Ride (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 In 2018/2019 Dial-a-Ride exceeded its target of 89 per cent of requests scheduled, achieving 90 per cent of requests scheduled over the year. This was broadly in line with its performance in previous years. The service is also on target to exceed its target of 89 per cent of requests scheduled for the year 2019/20. Transport for London (TfL) is working on a programme to modernise door-to-door services such as Dial-a-Ride, while looking to continue enhancing day-to-day performance. This includes working closely with delivery partners such as Community Transport groups to provide more journeys and improve scheduling efficiency, as well London Councils which manages Taxicard on behalf of the London boroughs, to make door-to-door customers aware of all the accessible public transport options available to them. TfL is also in the process of procuring a new booking and scheduling system with the aim of eventually creating a one-stop shop for Assisted Transport Services. This is initially focused on enhancing the Dial-a-Ride service through the introduction of multiple self-service features, aimed at improving efficiency and the customer experience as well as more efficient scheduling of journeys. A programme to replace the Dial-a-Ride vehicle fleet with new, low emission vehicles is underway, with over 200 new Euro 6 low floor minibuses ordered to date.

Dial-a-Ride (3) Question No: 2020/1107 Keith Prince Dial-a-Ride’s service would be much improved if users were guaranteed a round trip. Will you make those users that guarantee? Dial-a-Ride (3) The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 Dial-a-Ride always attempts to provide both outward and return parts of a journey. However, when this is not possible due to resources not being available, customers are offered the part of the journey that can be provided. This policy was developed after customer consultation which found a number of Dial-a- Ride members used the service in conjunction with other door-to-door services such as Taxicard, and preferred to be offered the option of a one-way journey on Dial-a-Ride rather than this being refused because the other portion could not be accommodated. Removing this option for passengers would reduce the number of trips that the Dial-a-Ride service is able to offer.

Use of technology Question No: 2020/1108 Shaun Bailey Has MOPAC undertaken any exploratory work to investigate the potential opportunities of using technology more effectively to help fight crime? If so, what were the conclusions? Answer for Use of technology The Mayor Last updated: 24 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response Bleed control kits Question No: 2020/1109 Shaun Bailey Following question 2019/21058, when do you expect to hear back from the MPS Health and Safety Clinical Review panel on their consideration of bleed control kits? Bleed control kits The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Specialist officers are equipped and trained to use this type of equipment. The MPS First Aid Clinical Review Panel, a panel of volunteer trauma experts, has not recommended that police issue the kits more widely at this stage to its officers. The Panel regularly reviews all of the trauma cases alongside LAS colleagues. It is otherwise supportive of campaigns which support events and premises equipping and training their own employees in accordance with their individual operating environments. Bleed control kits The Mayor Last updated: 19 March, 2020 Specialist officers are equipped and trained to use this type of equipment. The MPS First Aid Clinical Review Panel, a panel of volunteer trauma experts, has not recommended that police issue the kits more widely at this stage to its officers. The Panel regularly reviews all of the trauma cases alongside LAS colleagues. It is otherwise supportive of campaigns which support events and premises equipping and training their own employees in accordance with their individual operating environments.

Acid attacks Question No: 2020/1110 Shaun Bailey What specific action are you taking to tackle offences involving acid and corrosive substances? Acid attacks The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The MPS tracks offences monthly for trends in the type of offences where a corrosive substance has been used, and importantly where they are occurring. This allows BCU’s to deliver a local response and may include a focus on particular offenders for enforcement activity as well as other tactics. All MPS officers have been trained in the response to an attack and on the joint CPS protocols to follow to ensure positive criminal justice outcomes are delivered. The MPS remains a key member of the national working group and are involved in the ongoing development of solutions for street-based testing that will support the new offences of the Offensive Weapons act, when introduced. The MPS continues to see a reduction in offences since the peak in the year 2017, with offences in 2019 being 43 per cent less than that period.

ATM crime Question No: 2020/1111 Shaun Bailey Please provide a breakdown of ATM cash point muggings in London over the past five years (year-by-year). ATM crime The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Please see attached the requested data for the period specified.

Economic Crime Victim Care Unit Question No: 2020/1112 Shaun Bailey How many victims of crime is the Economic Crime Victim Care Unit currently supporting? Economic Crime Victim Care Unit The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 In January 2020, the Economic Crime Victim Care Unit supported 496 London victims over the phone and provided an additional 584 victims with fraud prevention advice by email. From April 2019 to January 2020, the service provided support to 4,378 London victims over the phone and provided an additional 5,694 victims with fraud prevention advice either by post or email. Please contact the City of London Police for information on the victims the Economic Crime Victim Care Unit has supported outside of London.

Crossrail (1) Question No: 2020/1113 Shaun Bailey How often do you meet with TfL and Crossrail Ltd to discuss the ongoing work on the Elizabeth Line and what meetings have you had in 2020? Crossrail (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 As Chair of Transport for London (TfL), I have clear and robust processes in place to ensure I am informed of key transport projects and issues in London, including Crossrail. Since the arrival of the new leadership team, there has been a welcome change in transparency and openness within Crossrail. I meet with the Transport Commissioner as well as the Chair and Chief Executive of Crossrail Ltd around every six weeks; my Chief of Staff and Deputy Mayor for Transport also meet with them every fortnight; the Chief Executive and Chair of Crossrail attend all TfL Board meetings to give a comprehensive update to the Board in public and the project also provide weekly metrics to both TfL and the Department for Transport on a range of measures including safety performance and testing. In the last two months, either my Deputy Mayor for Transport or I have attended the following meetings: • 8/01/20 – Key supplier engagement meeting • 9/01/20 – Crossrail progress update • 22/01/20 – Mayor’s meeting and TfL Board • 06/02/20 – Crossrail progress update • 20/02/20 – Crossrail progress update • 05/03/20 – Crossrail progress update • 16/03/20 – Mayor’s meeting

Crossrail (2) Question No: 2020/1114 Shaun Bailey What lessons have you learned about the ongoing delays to the Elizabeth Line and how will they be applied to the planning of Crossrail 2? Crossrail (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Crossrail 2 is a vital infrastructure project for the UK and Transport for London is committed to delivering it without the delays and cost overruns that have affected the Elizabeth Line. The Crossrail 2 team meets regularly with colleagues in Crossrail as well as other major infrastructure projects to learn lessons from their experience. A series of ‘lessons learned’ workshops have allowed the team to discuss issues such as systems integration and handover of stations, as well as the causes of delays during design and construction. The team has been using this information to develop a Crossrail 2 construction schedule that ensures that time allowances reflect experience from Crossrail and other projects. The team is also testing its plans through independent studies and assurance reviews. At the same time the team continues to review key reports from the National Audit Office and others on the delays to the Elizabeth line and is building any recommendations into its plans. Crossrail (3) Question No: 2020/1115 Shaun Bailey Further to question 2019/19780, will you consider commissioning specific research on the impact on London’s regional economic growth if there are further delays to the Elizabeth Line? Answer for Crossrail (3) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Second home landlords (1) Question No: 2020/1116 Shaun Bailey Have you conducted, or do you intend to conduct, any research on the impact on London’s housing market of landlords with second homes? Second home landlords (1) The Mayor Last updated: 20 March, 2020 My team has commissioned the University of Liverpool to conduct research into empty and under-utilised homes, including second homes, as in order to understand their impact it is necessary to understand the scale of the issue. The research is considering definitions of empty and under-utilised homes, as well as potential data sources which could be used to better understand prevalence of these homes across London. The research will report later this year.

Second home landlords (2) Question No: 2020/1117 Shaun Bailey Are you aware of any evidence that landlords with second homes have a negative impact on your ability to address London’s housing crisis? If so, what is it? Second home landlords (2) The Mayor Last updated: 20 March, 2020 As set out in my response to Mayor’s Question 2020/1116 my team has commissioned the University of Liverpool to conduct research into empty and under-utilised homes, including second homes. The research is considering definitions of empty and under-utilised homes, as well as potential data sources which could be used to better understand prevalence of these homes across London. The research will allow the GLA to develop a more detailed understanding of the issue which will better enable us to understand any potential impact on London’s housing market. The research will report later this year.

London Needs You Alive campaign (1) Question No: 2020/1118 Shaun Bailey How much has been spent to date on the London Needs You Alive campaign? Answer for London Needs You Alive campaign (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

London Needs You Alive campaign (2) Question No: 2020/1119 Shaun Bailey What engagement has been made with councils, schools and colleges to promote and reinforce the messaging of the London Needs You Alive campaign? Answer for London Needs You Alive campaign (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

London Needs You Alive campaign (3) Question No: 2020/1120 Shaun Bailey In 2017, the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the London Needs You Alive campaign were “to raise awareness of the dangers and consequence of carrying a knife among young people in London, measured via campaign reach, social listening and MOPAC Youth Survey results” and “to reduce the levels of concern around knife crime within adults and youth measured via the MOPAC Public attitude survey and a MOPAC youth Survey alongside the campaign results”. Please outline the evidence that you have achieved the primary KPIs of the London Needs You Alive campaign. Answer for London Needs You Alive campaign (3) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response London Needs You Alive campaign (4) Question No: 2020/1121 Shaun Bailey Two years on from your knife crime strategy, how have you measured the attitude change since the end of the London Needs You Alive campaign? Answer for London Needs You Alive campaign (4) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Knife crime strategy (1) Question No: 2020/1122 Shaun Bailey MOPAC’s map data compares all MPS boroughs over a 12 month period, noting high crime volume boroughs in red and low crime volume boroughs in green. What efforts has the Mayor made to reduce the volume of weapon-enabled crime in London boroughs? Answer for Knife crime strategy (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Knife crime strategy (2) Question No: 2020/1123 Shaun Bailey The knife crime strategy notes that “we will take a trauma-informed and culturally competent approach”. What actions have been taken to reflect this in practice? Knife crime strategy (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Trauma-informed approaches delivered by culturally competent workers already form the basis of all City Hall commissioned work to support victims of youth violence and exploitation. Services, such as the youth workers embedded in A&Es and those supporting children exploited by county lines through Rescue and Response, acknowledge that failing to recognise and treat underlying factors may prevent a young person escaping the cycle of trauma which can lead to violence. I recognise the power of youth workers to reach young people who are not accessible in the same way by schools, social services and the criminal justice system. This is why through our commissioning, providers must demonstrate that their staff have the right experience and skills to engage with complex young people, and ongoing training and supervision is provided. It is also important that we support other organisations to develop good practice in this area, which is why my Young Londoners Fund programme provides training on trauma-informed practice to youth organisations. Over the same period, wider activity across the MPS targeting violence has seen 68,003 weapon sweeps carried out, 5,036 knives recovered along with 2,458 offensive weapons.

Safer schools officers Question No: 2020/1124 Shaun Bailey What formula/methodology is used to designate a safer schools officer and how many schools in London have safer schools officer? Safer schools officers The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 All schools and pupil referral units in London are offered a designated Safer Schools Officer by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). Around 630 schools have a designated officer. Officers may be assigned to a single school or provide support to several. The deployment of these officers is an operational decision for the local Basic Command Unit (BCU) Commander and will depend on a variety of factors such as engagement with schools and youth services, local intelligence, crime mapping and identification of preventative and safeguarding requirements.

Young people in the criminal justice system Question No: 2020/1125 Shaun Bailey At the end of 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, how many young people entered the criminal justice system for the first time? Young people in the criminal justice system The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The number of youth (aged 10-17) first time entrants to the youth justice system at the end of the following years was: 2015 – 20,781, 2016 - 18,564, 2017 – 16,751, 2018 – 14,617, 2019 – 11,928. Full details of this can be found on the Ministry of Justice website at: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/youth-justice-statistics-2018-to-2019

Young people as victims of crime Question No: 2020/1126 Shaun Bailey What efforts have been taken and what programmes have been implemented to reduce the chance of a young person becoming a victim of crime? What have been the outcomes of these efforts and programmes? Young people as victims of crime The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 My plan to tackle violent crime in London means being both tough on crime, and tough on the underlying causes of crime. The causes of violent crime are complex, but have been made far worse by huge Government cuts to the police, schools, youth services and councils. As a result, through my £45m Young Londoners Fund I have invested in projects to provide positive activities and safe spaces for young people, including those that are at risk of becoming victims and perpetrators of crime. More than 110,000 young Londoners are already benefitting. In my recent Budget I provided a further £25m of funding to support this work, bringing the total funding to £70m. I have doubled the investment in London’s Children & Young People’s Victim Service, extending support to include young witnesses of serious violence and domestic abuse and increased funding to hospital-based youth support services for victims of crime. But many offenders have also been victims of crime themselves, so it is important to address the causes of their offending early; that is why I fund London Gang Exit (LGE) which supports young Londoners to exit gangs and Rescue and Response service to help young people exploited by county lines activity. I also set up the Violence Reduction Unit, which is driving forward a public health approach tackling violence. In December, I announced an additional £3.2m in London’s Violence Reduction Unit this year and in future years. In my 2019-20 budget, I invested £1.8m per year in the VRU, starting this financial year, together with an additional one-off £5m in new funds allocated from business rates. I am increasing ongoing annual investment to £5m for the next financial year. As my Budget announcement in February made clear, I am directing £55.5m of new funding into tackling the complex underlying causes of violent crime, which brings the total additional amount invested in tackling violent crime in this year’s budget to £100.6m. Young Londoners Fund Question No: 2020/1127 Shaun Bailey Following the recent £25 million investment in the Young Londoners Fund, do you have any plans for the projects and programmes that you will provide and what Key Performance Indicators will you put in place to ensure that they provide positive opportunities for disadvantaged young people and help steer them away from crime? Young Londoners Fund The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Earlier this month my budget allocated a further £25m to build on the Young Londoners Fund – providing new funding for projects and programmes that provide positive opportunities for disadvantaged young people and help steer them away from crime. The Young Londoners Fund is a key part of my public health approach to violence reduction and tackling its root causes by offering young people access to safe spaces and positive activities. One strand of the new funding will support community sport organisations to deliver activities during the 2020 summer holidays, targeted in particular at young people at risk of, or involved in, crime or anti-social behaviour. Our priority with this new funding is to build even stronger partnerships with others to ensure that we can together ensure sustainable support for London’s young people. We will be working closely with partners in the coming months to develop our plans and key performance indicators.

County lines Question No: 2020/1128 Shaun Bailey According to your 40th Mayor’s report, you are ‘increasing investment in programmes to tackle “county lines” and to disrupt the drugs market in the capital.’ What are these programmes, how are you going to ensure that that they make a difference, and how will you judge success? County lines The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 This work to tackle county lines and to disrupt the drugs market is part of a package of measures to tackle the complex causes of violent crime outlined in my recent Budget and backed by £55.5 million of investment. The work on county lines and related drugs markets will involve close working with partners and build upon the success we have seen in the innovative Rescue and Response programme, commissioned by City Hall. This work will be underpinned by a rigorous project monitoring and evaluation process. Unstable employment Question No: 2020/1129 Shaun Bailey Recent research showed that young ethnic minority workers are more likely to be in unstable employment. What specific action are you taking to address this problem for young Londoners? Unstable employment The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Through the Good Work Standard, we are encouraging employers to improve working practices for all Londoners by investing in training and adopting the London Living Wage. My Skills for Londoners Strategy aims to empower all Londoners to access the education and skills to participate in society and progress in education and work. To do this, we have made significant changes to the Adult Education Budget, to increase access to training for low-paid Londoners and improve outcomes in English and maths. We have introduced targeted ESF programmes, which support the pay and progression of disadvantaged Londoners in the workplace. The Mayor’s Construction Academy and Digital Talent Programme are specifically supporting more young people from BAME backgrounds to access the skills they need to progress in work, and the Workforce Integration Network is supporting young black men aged 16 to 24 into living wage employment, with an initial focus on the construction and digital sectors.

H1 Bus Route (1) Question No: 2020/1132 Steve O’Connell What consideration has TfL given to introducing a stop for the H1 bus route at Sutton Station? H1 Bus Route (1) The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 Bus route H1 is a service run by Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. While Transport for London (TfL) issues the London Service Permit under which the H1 operates, it does not plan or run the service. However, TfL has forwarded your suggestion to the Trust for its consideration. H1 Bus Route (2) Question No: 2020/1133 Steve O’Connell What consideration has TfL given to extending the H1 bus route either northwards or southwards? H1 Bus Route (2) The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 Please see my response to Mayor’s Question 2020/1132.

Business Partnerships Question No: 2020/1134 Susan Hall What are the total number of businesses you partner with and of these, how many are female-led (CEO) and BAME led? Answer for Business Partnerships The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

London Living Wage Small Businesses Question No: 2020/1135 Susan Hall How many small and micro businesses are there in London and of these how have signed up to the London Living Wage? Answer for London Living Wage Small Businesses The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Fuel Poverty Action Plan Question No: 2020/1136 Susan Hall How many London boroughs have implemented the Fuel Poverty Action Plan? Fuel Poverty Action Plan The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The Fuel Poverty Action Plan sets out what is needed to help lift Londoners out of fuel poverty. It sets out actions that I, boroughs, other key stakeholders and Government should undertake. A number of boroughs have been active in delivering the Warmer Homes Advice Service, funded by me, and in promoting my Warmer Homes programme. Borough elected members and energy, public health and social care officers are represented on the Fuel Poverty Partnership through London Councils, the Association of Local Energy Officers London, the Association of Directors of Public Health London, and the London Association of Directors of Adult Social Services and are working with me to lobby government for more action to tackle fuel poverty in London. My officers are also working with boroughs on the London Boroughs Private Rented Sector Partnership to tackle energy inefficient homes in that tenure.

Economic Development Strategy Question No: 2020/1137 Susan Hall What have you done to “influence business behaviour in line with this [economic development, 2017] strategy”? Answer for Economic Development Strategy The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Economic Benefit of the London Borough of Culture Question No: 2020/1138 Susan Hall Please quantify and give examples of the economic benefit of London Borough of Culture for Waltham Forest? Economic Benefit of the London Borough of Culture The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 London Borough of Culture has generated significant economic benefit for Waltham Forest. Their evaluation, published on 6 March 2020, showed that over £4.1million was spent in the local area by audiences across their 10 main events alone. Over £1.1m was secured in external funding and investment. 70% of creative businesses in Waltham Forest reported increased revenue in 2019 and 241 local businesses were commissioned through the programme. There were over 500,000 visits to cultural activities and events in the borough, with 33% of audiences coming from outside of the borough and 83% of attendees spending money locally. All of this has supported the Council’s aim to put Waltham Forest firmly on the map as a visitor destination, supporting a growing and sustainable visitor economy.

London Talent Question No: 2020/1139 Susan Hall What steps have you taken to reduce the ‘wasteful and ineffective’ use of talent in London mentioned in your Economic Development Strategy? Answer for London Talent The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Training provision for disabled people Question No: 2020/1140 Susan Hall How have you partnered with London boroughs, skills providers and trade unions to promote training provisions that support and meet the needs of disabled people? Training provision for disabled people The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Boroughs, skills providers and trade unions are represented on the Skills for Londoners Board and sub-groups which support our work on skills. The London-wide review into post-16 Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) provision – conducted with London’s skills providers and boroughs - highlighted a significant, growing gap in provision for SEND Londoners. The largest growth in demand will be for those aged 19+. Through London’s Adult Education Budget, we are working with skills providers, including London’s boroughs, to create a more inclusive education system. I recently announced new flexibilities in the AEB to support the adult education workforce to respond to growing demand for SEND provision and improve the quality of support to learners. These changes follow consultation with boroughs, providers and trade unions on the Skills for Londoners Framework. The Skills for Londoners Innovation Fund also supports providers to develop projects to improve access to and progression from AEB-funded provision for disabled Londoners. Higher Education Research Question No: 2020/1141 Susan Hall In the economic development strategy (2017) it states that you will partner to “conduct research into London’s high rate of non-continuation into higher education”, what were the conclusions and recommendations from that research? Higher Education Research The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 We commissioned the Social Market Foundation to undertake this research. The final report Building on Success identified the main drivers of non-continuation in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in London. It found that students at lower tariff HEIs were more at risk of not continuing if they had taken a non-A level route (e.g. BTEC) and lived with their parents or guardians. Black students tend to be overrepresented in these groups compared with other ethnic groups. At medium and higher tariff universities students from lower socio-economic groups were more at risk of dropping out. The report recommended that the Office for Students explore alternative metrics to identify disadvantaged students in HE. The current measure, the Participation of Local Areas (POLAR), is likely to understate the numbers of students from less advantaged backgrounds in London progressing to higher education. Additionally, the report recommended HEIs increase support for non-A level students transitioning to HE.

Financial Exclusion and Literacy Question No: 2020/1142 Susan Hall What steps have you taken to “address some of the key causes of financial exclusion and increase financial literacy”, how are you measuring your progress and which groups have you targeted in particular, and why? Financial Exclusion and Literacy The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 My Good Work Standard sets the benchmark for employers to support the financial wellbeing of their employees, for example, by signposting them to trusted financial advice or sources of affordable credit. I’m tracking the number of Londoners employed by firms signed up to the standard which recently passed 200,000. To promote financial literacy amongst young Londoners I co-hosted a Financial Education Summit at City Hall with the Money Advice Service and Young Enterprise in 2018. And through the Care Leavers Covenant I’m committed to tackling financial exclusion amongst care leavers who face significant financial challenges during the transition to independent living. My Economic Fairness Indicators monitor levels of problem debt and I’m doing what I can to assist the 600,000 Londoners who find repayments a heavy burden. This includes using European Social Funds to support young people not in education, employment or training and in problem debt, in recognition that financial instability is a barrier to progression.

Car Free Days Question No: 2020/1143 Susan Hall What work has been undertaken to assess the impact of your planned car free days on London’s economy and its potential cost to London’s businesses? Car Free Days The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 An independent evaluation report was commissioned for the Central London (Reimagine) Event, where 550 attendees and 67 local businesses were surveyed, this included some analysis of economic impact. Where possible local companies were used as suppliers for the event and we estimate that 95 per cent of the total event budget was put back into the local economy. In addition, on the day it is estimated that visitors to the event spent an additional £765,100 with local businesses in the event area. Most local businesses reported an increase in footfall and/or sales on the day and a majority support repeating the event in 2020. Large Car Free Day events tend to take place on a Sunday to minimise disruption to businesses.

Day’ celebrations Question No: 2020/1145 Susan Hall Can you list how many national or international awareness/celebration ‘days’ were acknowledged or marked via GLA communication channels in 2019? Day’ celebrations The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Below is a table detailing the national or international awareness/celebration ‘days’ acknowledged or marked via the Mayor of London, London Gov, and London Assembly social media channels in 2019.

Mayor of London London Gov London Assembly January New Year New Year New Year Pongal Chinese New Chinese New Year Year Chinese New Year London Air Ambulance’s 30th birthday National Obesity Awareness Week Holocaust Memorial Day February LGBT History Month LGBT History Month Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day Fizz Free February World Cancer Day Safer Internet Day International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation Time to Talk Day Heart Unions Week Beginning of Syrian Civil Unrest Ash Wednesday March Purim St Patrick’s Day International Women’s Day Holi World Down Syndrome Day St Patrick’s Day Anniversary of the Westminster terrorist attack in March 2017 Nowruz Transgender Day of Visibility Mother’s Day Mother’s Day International Women’s Day World Oral Health Day International Day of Social Prescribing Day Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade Anniversary of the Westminster terrorist attack in March 2017 World Down Syndrome Day Birthday of the World Wide Web Ash Wednesday St David’s Day Isra abd Mi’raj Transgender Day of Visibility April Passover Vaisakhi Stephen Lawrence Day Vaisakhi London Schools Lesbian Day of Visibility History Day Easter St George’s Day 1999 London nail bombing attacks St George’s Day Real Nappy Week 1999 London nail bombing Vaisakhi attacks International Labour Organization World Day for Health and Safety at Work Orthodox Christian Easter Lesbian Day of Visibility Immunisation Week Stephen Lawrence Day Tamil New Year National Stalking Awareness Week International Roma Day Autism Awareness Week Palm Sunday Maundy Thursday Good Friday Easter Sunday Vaisakhi May Ramadan May Day Firefighter Memorial Day Anniversary of Manchester London History Ramadan Arena terrorist attack Schools Day 1994 Rwandan Genocide Ramadan Europe Day Dementia Action Week Mental Health Awareness Week Vesak Day Walk to School Week International Day Against Bank Holiday Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia Mental Health Awareness Dementia Action Week Week International Nurses Day May Day Europe Day Yom Ha Shoah (Holocaust Memorial Day) Firefighters Memorial Day International Workers’ Day Eid al-Fitr Africa Day June Armed Forces Day Eid Eid Windrush Day Windrush Day D Day Clean Air Day Clean Air Day National Fish and Chips Day World Refugee Day Maths Week Grenfell anniversary Anniversary of Finsbury Park Creativity and National Refill Day Mosque attack Wellbeing Week Gypsy, Roma & Traveller Bring Your Dog To History Month Work Day Grenfell anniversary Armed Forces Day Cervical Screening Awareness Tower Bridge birthday Week Pan-London Youth Day Windrush Day Bike Week Anniversary of Finsbury Park Mosque attack Tech Week Father’s Day D Day London Bridge attack anniversary World Environment Day Take Your Dog to Work Day Small Charities Week Volunteers’ Week Rathayathra Refugee week Adult learner’s week International Humanist Day Father’s Day Anniversary of Stonewall Riots July 7/7 Day of Remembrance National Park Pride City Black Pride Climate Action 7/7 Day of Week Remembrance Pride Africa Writes 1212 Great Fire of 2019 London anniversary International Busking Day African Fashion Big Ben’s birthday Week World Hepatitis Day World Emoji Day Climate Action Week Black Pride Anniversary of Srebrenica Dharma Day August Africa Fashion Week Slavery International Beer Day Remembrance Day Cycle to Work Day Book Lovers Day A Level Results Day Eid al-Adha Night Tube birthday Anniversary of the Marchioness disaster Slavery Remembrance Day Bank Holiday GCSE Results Day European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinsim and Nazism Eid al-Adha September Rosh Hashanah Car Free Day Organ Donation Week Car Free Day World Suicide Rosh Hashanah Prevention Day World Alzheimers Day Amigo Month London Fashion Week 9/11 anniversary World Suicide Prevention Day 999 Day International Day of Peace South Africa Day October Diwali Diwali Diwali National Hate Crime Halloween Awareness Week Yom Kippur Black History Month Black History Month Hate Crime Awareness Week UN Day Eradication of Poverty World Mental Health Day Restart A Heart Day Ladbroke Grove rail crash anniversary UN Day of the Girl World Mental Health Day World Homeless Day Nigerian Independence Day International Older People’s Day Sukkot Gandhi’s birthday National Coming Out Day London Challenge Poverty Week Navratri Somali Week November Diwali National Tree Remembrance Sunday Week Guru Nanak’s 550th Birthday Living Wage Armistice Day Week National Youth Work Week London Flood Awareness Week Armistice Day Armistice Day Remembrance Sunday National Youth Work Week Mitzvah Day Diwali HIV Test Week Equal Pay Day Interfaith Week Living Wage Week National Lottery 25th Anniversary Transgender Day of Remembrance National Tree Week White Ribbon Day London Flood Awareness Week Band Choor Divas St Andrew’s Day Croydon tram disaster anniversary December Chanukah Chanukah Christmas Christmas Human Rights Day New Year World Aids Day International Day of Disabled Persons Local Charities Day

Gangs Matrix Question No: 2020/1146 Susan Hall Since 21st December 2018 how many individuals who were removed from the Gangs Matrix have gone onto be charged with a crime broken down by minor crime type? If this is too much data to extract, please just provide the figures for Violence Against the Person, Knife Crime, and Homicide. Also please note, this only refers to those removed from the Matrix after 21st December 2018. Gangs Matrix The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The MPS has clear criteria based on offending and intelligence for inclusion and retention of individuals on the Gangs Violence Matrix (GVM). To ensure transparency these criteria are published on the MPS external website. Every quarter the MPS reviews all individuals on the GVM against these criteria and removes or retains individuals on this basis. Each quarter new data on the GVM population is published on the same website. This process is overseen by an operationally independent review and compliance team and the wider GVM remains subject to regular oversight and scrutiny by my Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime. Since 21 December 2018 a total of 994 subjects have been removed from the Gangs Violence Matrix. The MPS informs me that it is not able to give a full breakdown of their subsequent offending history by crime-type.

Bail and RUI Question No: 2020/1147 Susan Hall Please provide the following for each of the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019: • The number of homicides excluding domestic abuse • The number of these homicides where a suspect was charged • The number of those charged who were on already bail or released under investigation when the alleged offence was committed (Please provide separate figures for bail and RUI) Bail and RUI The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Non-DA Homicides Charges assigned to the CRIS record 2016: 93 248 2017: 127 340 2018: 106 408 2019: 134 325 The data on bail / RUI cannot be retrieved from MPS systems in the time available. Each of the people identified in the data as being charged would have to be individually researched to see if they were on bail or RUI at the time if the homicide being committed.

Facial Recognition 1 Question No: 2020/1148 Susan Hall Since the approval of Facial Recognition for the Met, please of provide the following breakdowns for those who have been uploaded to the system: • Age • Ethnicity • Gender Further to this, for those who are currently wanted by the Met, please provide the following breakdowns: • Age • Ethnicity • Gender Facial Recognition 1 The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 As set out in the Live Facial Recognition Guidance document (https://www.met.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/force- content/met/advice/lfr/mpf-lfr-guidance-document-v1-0.pdf - para 10.9) the MPS does not create or retain a breakdown of race, gender or any other protected characteristic of people on a Watchlist. This mirrors the approach taken with the majority of policing tools used by the MPS. The breakdown for wanted people across the MPS can be found below:

Age Group % Under 18 1.36% 18 - 25 13.98% 26 - 50 72.54% 51 - 80 11.89% 81+ 0.23% Unknown 0.01% Total 100.00% Gender % Female 11.91% Male 84.03% Not Stated 4.05% Total 100.00% Ethnicity % IC1-White North European 43.39% IC2-White South European 15.19% IC3-Black 21.09% IC4-Asian 10.10% IC5-Chinese/ Japanese or other South East Asian 1.64% IC6-Arabic or North African 2.55% IC9-Unknown 4.38% Middle Eastern 1.64% Not Available 0.01% Other Mixed Race Background 0.01% Total 100.00%

Facial Recognition 2 Question No: 2020/1149 Susan Hall Since the approval of Facial Recognition for the Met, please provide the minor crime types for which those who have been uploaded to the system are wanted for. Facial Recognition 2 The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 To date, the watchlists have focused on violent and other serious crime types. The following examples are illustrative of factors that will currently inform an authorising officer’s judgment as to what constitutes serious crime for the purposes of an LFR deployment. • The nature of the offending being targeted – in terms of (i) potential sentences for the crime types sought (ii) the use of violence and/or the level of coercion involved in the offending and (iii) the involvement of weapons. • The importance of addressing the crime issue – this includes (i) the level of organisation seen in relation to the crime types targeted (ii) the impact the crime is having on the local community (iii) the threat posed to public safety. • Examples where (in law) the seriousness of certain offences have been recognised, particularly where there are identified public protection considerations – this may include (i) the Serious Crime Act 2015, (ii) Schedule 15 of the Criminal justice Act 2003 and (iii) Schedules 3 and 5 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. It should be stressed that the above factors are not prescriptive but illustrative given that all LFR deployments are intelligence-led and reflect current MPS policing priorities. It is therefore for the authorising officer to be satisfied that targeting people wanted for any particular crime type is lawful, necessary and proportionate in the circumstances.

Facial Recognition 3 Question No: 2020/1150 Susan Hall Is the Met considering an expansion to Facial Recognition, if so what? E.g. integration with CCTV? Facial Recognition 3 The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Facial recognition is conducted on a stand-alone technology, not linked to any other system. Any expansion beyond this is not currently envisaged.

Met cases dropped due to time limit expiration Question No: 2020/1151 Susan Hall For each of the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, how many police suspects have had proceedings against them dropped, because the period set in law to bring proceedings to expire has passed? Please breakdown by minor crime type. Met cases dropped due to time limit expiration The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The MPS informs me that there is no longer any code contained in either the Crime recording System (CRIS) or the Custody System to indicate where a crime is not proceeded with as being passed the statutory time limit for such a prosecution to take place. Such offences are where they are summary only offences and can only be heard at Magistrates Court It would therefore not be possible to state whether the proceedings against a suspect was dropped – or not begun due to a lack of evidence as opposed to a lack of timeliness.

Vehicle Scrappage Schemes Question No: 2020/1153 Tony Arbour Could the Mayor confirm how much of the £23m van scrappage fund for microbusinesses and charities launched in February 2019 has been spent? Answer for Vehicle Scrappage Schemes The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Trees Question No: 2020/1154 Tony Arbour Could the Mayor provide the number of trees that have been planted by the Mayor per borough from May 2016 to date? Trees The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 From May 2016 to date I have directly funded the planting of approximately 285,000 trees. This includes 174,417 trees planted between May 2016 and March 2019, and more than 111,000 trees planted this winter. All these trees will be planted by May 2020. I have also committed funds for another 4,000 street trees to be planted in 2020-21. Transport for London planted a further 1,838 trees between May 2016 and March 2019, across the TfL road network (TLRN). TfL expect to plant at least 1,000 more trees by the end of March 2020. I have funded tree planting in every London borough, with the attached table providing a breakdown. The number of trees planted in each borough varies according to the funding applications received, available planting space, and the type of projects. This data includes all trees planted through my Greener City Fund grants, tree giveaways and other directly funded programmes, as well as trees planted by Transport for London on the TLRN. It does not include the thousands of trees funded and planted directly by boroughs, environmental organisations, community groups, developers, businesses and Londoners.

Air Quality Screening Question No: 2020/1155 Tony Arbour Could the Mayor provide details of all the boroughs who received funding or provision for air quality screens? Air Quality Screening The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 To help reduce people’s exposure to air pollution I have funded the installation of green screens in 62 schools across 22 boroughs: Barking & Dagenham, Barnet, Brent, Bromley, Camden, Ealing, Enfield, Greenwich, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington & Chelsea, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Newham, Richmond, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Wandsworth and Westminster. Screens were installed in 40 schools in locations exceeding legal air pollution limits that took part in my School Air Quality Audit Programme. A further 21 schools have also received funding for green screens through my Greener City Fund Community Green Space Grants. One school green screen has also been funded through my Crowdfund London programme. I have also published guidance for boroughs and others on designing green infrastructure projects to protect people from air pollution, which is available on my website at: https://www.london.gov.uk/WHAT-WE-DO/environment/environment- publications/using-green-infrastructure-protect-people-air-pollution

Air quality (1) Question No: 2020/1156 Tony Arbour Could the Mayor confirm how many businesses have benefited from the van scrappage scheme launched in February 2019? Answer for Air quality (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Air quality (2) Question No: 2020/1157 Tony Arbour Could the Mayor provide London Average Air Quality Levels data between February 2018- February 2020? Air quality (2) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 This month I published a report evaluating the improvements in London’s air quality between 2016 and 2020 using data from London’s air quality monitoring network and modelling from King’s College London. The requested data is included in this report and is available online here: https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/environment/pollution- and-air-quality/air-quality-london-2016-2020. Key findings from the report include that since February 2017 there has been a 44 per cent reduction in roadside nitrogen dioxide (NO2) pollution in the central London ULEZ, with 44,100 fewer polluting cars being driven in the zone daily. There has also been a 97 per cent reduction in the number of state primary and secondary schools that are in areas exceeding legal limits for NO2, falling from 455 in 2016 to just 14 in 2019. For the first time, parts of London meet the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended limit for particulate matter (PM2.5). Kings College London 2030 and Beyond Question No: 2020/1159 Tony Devenish What recommendations from the comprehensive March 2018 Kings College London report “London 2030 and beyond” have you taken forward and how? Answer for Kings College London 2030 and Beyond The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Reform Report Question No: 2020/1160 Tony Devenish Following the report from Reform, what steps are you taking to drive innovation and long- term growth in the life sciences sector in London? Answer for Reform Report The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

London Chamber of Commerce & Industry manifesto, Question No: 2020/1161 Tony Devenish Following the recommendations within the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) manifesto, how will you collaborate with boroughs to achieve swifter roll-out of the 5G network? London Chamber of Commerce & Industry manifesto, The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 In my manifesto, I pledged to improve connectivity in London. In 2017, I appointed London’s first Chief Digital Officer and set up the Connected London team within the GLA to work with the boroughs to share best practice and guidance for collaborating with connectivity providers and mobile operators. This has included launching a new standard agreement to help commercial landlords and public property owners address poor areas of mobile phone coverage. I am committed to ensuring that London has the resources it needs digital connectivity and have recently provided £1m in funding for sub-regional borough partners to recruit into roles supporting the roll out of full fibre and 5G. I have met with some of the digital providers and heard first-hand about their plans to continue roll out across London as technology develops. My team will continue to support providers and operators to roll out future facing infrastructure. I am pleased to see that all four mobile operators have launched 5G services in London and welcome further investment in our city to bring our residents and businesses the connectivity they deserve.

PMI New Business Index Question No: 2020/1162 Tony Devenish With the PMI New Business Index increasing in January 2020, how will you be making the most of the positive opportunities for business that Brexit will bring? Answer for PMI New Business Index The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Brompton Hospital Question No: 2020/1163 Tony Devenish Will you be following the example of the Leader of RBKC Council, writing to the Government and Secretary of State to outline the concerns of Londoners and RBKC Council on the issue of the Brompton hospital closure? Brompton Hospital The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Although as Mayor I have no power to direct the delivery of health services, I am committed to using my influence and role as a political leader to champion and challenge the NHS on behalf of all Londoners. As part of this role, I developed six tests to apply to all major health and care transformation and reconfiguration programmes. These tests are designed to help me challenge the NHS to demonstrate that major changes are in the best interest of Londoners. The tests cover health inequalities and the prevention of ill health, hospital beds, financial investment and savings, social care impact, clinical support and patient and public engagement. If the proposed changes to the Royal Brompton Hospital meet the criteria for my tests, then I will apply them, and I will only support the proposals if my tests are met. London Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2020 manifesto Question No: 2020/1164 Tony Devenish How will you be taking forward the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (LCCI) skills recommendations from their 2020 manifesto? London Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2020 manifesto The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 The LCCI’s recommendations align with many of the priorities identified in my Skills for Londoners Strategy so a great deal progress has already been made. We have commissioned projects to support businesses to make better use of their apprenticeship levy and launched the Careers for Londoners Action Plan, which includes the expansion of the London Enterprise Advisor Network to offer Enterprise Advisors to every state secondary school, Pupil Referral Unit and Further Education College in London. However, fully implementing the LCCI’s 2020 manifesto recommendations on skills, would require greater devolution of skills powers from central government. The Skills for Londoners: Call for Action sets out my vision for a post-16 skills system for London. I will continue to lobby government for greater devolution to ensure Londoners, employers and businesses get the skills they need to succeed in a fair, inclusive society and thriving economy.

London Skills Audit Question No: 2020/1165 Tony Devenish What work have you undertaken to establish an annual London Skills Audit as recommended in the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (LCCI) 2020 manifesto? London Skills Audit The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 My officers have already undertaken a significant amount of research to identify skills gaps in London; specifically the Skills for Londoners Strategy and our recent response to the Local Industrial Strategy are both underpinned by robust evidence bases which identify the characteristics and challenges of London’s labour market. Regular business engagement via forums including the Skills for Londoners Board and Skills for Londoners Business Partnership ensures that skills policy is informed by the needs of industry. We will continue to work closely with London Councils and the Sub Regional Partnerships of boroughs to ensure that skills policy responds to local needs. Apprenticeship Levy system in London Question No: 2020/1166 Tony Devenish What steps have you taken to review and improve the Apprenticeship Levy system in London? Apprenticeship Levy system in London The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 I currently have no powers over the apprenticeship system in London, but as outlined in the Skills for Londoners: Call for Action, I am calling on government for devolution of apprenticeship powers and funding to improve how the system works for Londoners and London’s businesses. In the meantime, we have invested £1.3m in three Apprenticeships for Londoners projects. These will help businesses make best use of the current apprenticeship levy system as designed by the government, and support them to create nearly 2,000 apprenticeships over three years. They will also provide valuable information as to the kind of support businesses need and how they can access it to inform future apprenticeship policy.

Planning Call-ins Question No: 2020/1167 Tony Devenish Having overruled the local council on three occasions to impose unwanted skyscrapers in Kensington and Chelsea – at Newcombe House, Kensington Fourm Hotel and 100 West Cromwell Road – how does your approach meet your commitment to respect the character of existing neighbourhoods? Answer for Planning Call-ins The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response Planning Call-ins The Mayor Last updated: 24 March, 2020 Tall buildings have a role to play in helping London to accommodate its expected growth. Policies in my draft London Plan make it clear that these must be in appropriate locations and have the required design quality. In the case of Kensington Forum and Newcombe House, the proposals involved the replacement of existing tall buildings with new buildings of improved design. With 100 West Cromwell Road, following my call-in, GLA officers negotiated a number of changes, including more affordable housing, improved community facilities and an increase in height of the tall building. We received the formal response of the Royal Borough confirming their support for the revised proposals. I consider these examples are entirely consistent with the aim of my policies which are to support tall buildings where they are of good quality and in the right place.

BYD (1) Question No: 2020/1168 Tony Devenish TfL is buying 80% of their electric buses from BYD. Based on the evidence of BYD’s electric buses’ performance so far in London and – where they are in use – around the world, how confident are you that relying so heavily on one provider is the right choice? BYD (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 While BYD is a leading provider of single and double-deck electric buses to London’s bus operators, the market is attracting more suppliers and offering greater choice. Transport for London expects to see competition continue to increase and bring down the unit price of vehicles, making the move to a zero-emission fleet more economical. There are currently 280 electric buses in London and this will increase to 2,000 in 2025. Given this, there is plenty of scope for new suppliers to contribute and help clean up London’s air.

BYD (2) Question No: 2020/1169 Tony Devenish Will you provide me with comprehensive reliability data of BYD buses’ performance in comparison to the TfL average? Answer for BYD (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

TfL as a landlord Question No: 2020/1170 Tony Devenish Is it reasonable that a small business in West Kensington, the landlord of which is TfL, has been waiting a year for TfL to decide by how much they plan to increase his rent and to send him a backdated bill? TfL as a landlord The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 It is completely unacceptable that a tenant should wait a year for Transport for London (TfL) to begin a rent review. I understand that TfL’s property manager has visited the business and apologised. I have instructed TfL to ensure that this situation does not happen again.

Old Oak Common Question No: 2020/1171 Tony Devenish What in-depth work has been done to allay fears that 250,000 passengers a day at the Old Oak Common HS2 super-hub will not overwhelm surrounding urban village streetscapes, including both roads and pavements? Old Oak Common The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Transport for London (TfL) is working with the Department for Transport, HS2 Limited and the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) to ensure designs for Old Oak Common station can meet the needs of future public transport users and local communities. TfL’s understanding is that a large proportion of passengers using the station will interchange between HS2, Great Western and Elizabeth line services. HS2 Limited is also working closely with the OPDC and the London Boroughs of Ealing and Hammersmith & Fulham to develop designs that enable an appropriate bus, cycling and walking network in order to serve the needs of the station and the wider community. It is likely this will evolve as the OPDC looks to provide greater detail to underpin its aspirations for regeneration.

Traffic Lights Question No: 2020/1172 Tony Devenish In order to reduce air pollution, mitigate noise pollution and keep London moving, will you commit to investigating whether some traffic lights in London should be switched to amber overnight? Answer for Traffic Lights The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response Don’t Be Idle (1) Question No: 2020/1173 Tony Devenish On 2nd March Westminster Council held a ‘Don’t Be Idle’ action day around Marylebone Station with Chiltern Railways and the Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association (LTDA). At times the idling taxis traffic tailed back 250 metres all the way down Harewood Avenue and around the corner along Rossmore Road. What is TfL doing to control the chaos caused by very long lines of idling taxis at this location? Answer for Don’t Be Idle (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Don’t Be Idle (2) Question No: 2020/1174 Tony Devenish When will Marylebone get its first Electric Vehicle-only taxi rank? Don’t Be Idle (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Transport for London (TfL) continues to explore the concept of zero emission taxi ranks. If you are able to provide TfL officers with details of a specific location in Marylebone, they would be more than happy to explore it with the City of Westminster.

Don’t Be Idle (3) Question No: 2020/1175 Tony Devenish Who should Westminster Councillors contact to work together to address this problem? Answer for Don’t Be Idle (3) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response Don’t Be Idle (3) The Mayor Last updated: 24 March, 2020 Transport for London’s (TfL’s) Local Communities & Partnerships team works closely with councillors across London on a range of issues and would be happy to ensure that Westminster councillors are in contact with the relevant teams at TfL. I have asked them to contact Westminster Councillors directly about this matter. Please also see my response to Mayor’s Question 2020/1173.

PLA (1) Question No: 2020/1176 Tony Devenish Are you aware of a recent consultation by the Port of London Authority (PLA) to change its powers by means of a Harbour Regulation Order rather than Act of Parliament? Answer for PLA (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

PLA (2) Question No: 2020/1177 Tony Devenish Do you share my concern that the changes the Port of London Authority (PLA) is seeking seem quite far reaching and potentially detrimental to houseboat owners? Will you urge full public consultation? Answer for PLA (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

PLA (3) Question No: 2020/1178 Tony Devenish If you do share my concerns regarding these changes, what action have you taken or are you planning to take to push back against them? Answer for PLA (3) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response Routemaster Boarding Question No: 2020/1179 Tony Devenish By banning entry on middle and back doors of new Routemasters, are you hitting people with disabilities, senior citizens and those with toddlers? Why has there been no public consultation on this blunt measure? Routemaster Boarding The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 The change to boarding arrangements has brought New Routemasters in line with other London buses, most of which board only at the front door. As front door boarding is by far the most usual way to board a bus in London, Transport for London (TfL) did not publicly consult on something that was already common practice. Users who require the middle door can continue to use the middle door when required, and will no longer need to share this entry with other customers. The main reason for making this change is to reduce fare evasion. Recent fare evasion rates on New Routemasters were an average of 5.4 per cent, compared to 1.6 per cent on two- door buses, and TfL estimates that more than £3.6m of revenue that could have been invested in transport was being lost each year through New Routemaster fare evasion. A pilot trial on route 8 from August 2019 confirmed switching to front door boarding led to a big drop in fare evasion, without significantly affecting the route’s reliability. This trial also attracted a positive reaction from customers, who were pleased that fare evasion was being tackled.

Bond Street Station Building Work Question No: 2020/1180 Tony Devenish Extremely loud work on Bond Street Western Ticket Hall continued until 12:40am on 26th February and unacceptable noise levels in the middle of the night seem to have become the norm. When operators were challenged on this, they stated that they had received permission for these works. Will you investigate this as a matter of urgency and intervene to ensure everything possible is being done to keep noise levels to a minimum? Bond Street Station Building Work The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 Crossrail Ltd and the site contractor apologise for the noise local residents in the vicinity of the Bond Street western ticket hall site experienced on 25 and 26 February. The work in question was part of the testing and commissioning of the station ventilation fans. During the test, a mobile crane was used, which generated noise. The test was subsequently discontinued at midnight and the crane was derigged, which generated further noise. Crossrail Ltd and the site contractor have conducted an internal review. They have concluded that a crane will not be used in future for this type of work and that they will continue to strive to keep noise levels to an absolute minimum.

Tube Delays Question No: 2020/1181 Tony Devenish Why do you think the number of Tube delays caused by faulty trains increased by almost a third in two years of your Mayoralty? Answer for Tube Delays The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Frequency of the Number 9 bus Question No: 2020/1182 Tony Devenish A constituent of mine wrote to TfL over two months ago, and at the time of tabling this question had not received a response, regarding frequent overcrowding on the number 9 bus. What consideration has been given to increasing the frequency of the number 9 bus route? Frequency of the Number 9 bus The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 Occasionally specific events such as Underground line closures mean that passenger loads on the number 9 bus route can be high. Overall, however, recent Transport for London (TfL) data does not show crowding on weekdays under normal traffic conditions on this route, even at the route’s busiest points. TfL therefore has no plans to increase the general frequency of eight buses per hour during Monday to Saturday day times. TfL will be in touch with your constituency office to obtain further details, and to make sure the constituent receives a response. London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Manifesto Question No: 2020/1183 Tony Devenish The LCCI has published its manifesto, calling for the appointment of “a Freight Commissioner to deliver a long-term holistic strategy to accommodate a sustained increase in demand”. Do you agree that such an appointment would be beneficial? Answer for London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Manifesto The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Appointing the next TfL Commissioner Question No: 2020/1184 Tony Devenish Having had a chance to reflect on my suggestion at the Assembly Plenary meeting of 5th March 2020 , do you agree that the it would make sense to involve the current Chair and Deputy Chair of the Assembly in the appointment of the next TfL Commissioner to assist in transforming TfL’s “tin ear on customer service”? Appointing the next TfL Commissioner The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 As you are aware, the TfL Commissioner is not subject to the Assembly confirmation process. The appointment of the TfL Commissioner is a matter reserved to the TfL Board under Standing Orders. There will be a paper going to the TfL Board meeting seeking a delegation of the decision to appoint the Commissioner to the Chair of TfL in consultation with the Interview Panel, made up of Board Members. The board of TfL has a range of expertise and under my watch has become more diverse. This brings different perspectives to the appointment process.

District and Piccadilly Lines Maintenance Question No: 2020/1185 Tony Devenish Both District and Piccadilly Lines were closed for maintenance on the weekend of the 15th/16th February. Rail replacement buses stopped at Wimbledon, with those who wanted to head into South Kensington advised to take the irregular, single deck C1 bus. In retrospect, do you consider this was acceptable? What would you do differently in the future? District and Piccadilly Lines Maintenance The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 During this partial closure of the District and Piccadilly lines, Transport for London (TfL) carried out a number of vital works, including track renewal and drainage improvements, as well as works to progress step-free access at Wimbledon Park station. Whilst these works were carried out, five replacement bus routes were in service - including buses from Wimbledon to Kensington and Hammersmith - and an enhanced service was operated on bus routes 9, 14 and 74, to serve passengers between South Kensington and Hammersmith. Having reviewed this closure and the impact on customers, TfL acknowledges that a dedicated rail replacement bus should have been in service between South Kensington and Hammersmith, via Earl’s Court. While there are not any current plans for a similar closure, TfL will ensure that such a rail replacement bus is implemented if this takes place.

Cycleway 10 Question No: 2020/1186 Tony Devenish On 6th February TfL told key stakeholders, including the Holland Park Residents’ Association, in the proposed Cycleway 10 that there would be a number of negative consequences to the proposal. These include worse air quality at a number of parts of the route, more rat runs including 200-400 additional cars an hour through certain residential streets, longer bus journeys along the route and many more issues. Given this, will you scrap this proposal and go back to the drawing board? Answer for Cycleway 10 The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Temporary Hammersmith Bridge (1) Question No: 2020/1187 Tony Devenish When will the Pell Frischmann proposed temporary Hammersmith Bridge be open to scrutiny as an option? Temporary Hammersmith Bridge (1) The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 The temporary waking and cycling crossing – which would be commissioned and built by Transport for London (TfL) and has been initially designed by Pell Frischmann - would ensure Londoners can continue to travel across the Thames on foot or by bike while essential repairs are carried out to restore the original bridge. TfL is currently undertaking a public engagement exercise, and is keen to hear views from local residents and stakeholders on these proposals. The proposal will then be subject to planning permission from both the London Boroughs of Hammersmith & Fulham and Richmond.

Temporary Hammersmith Bridge (2) Question No: 2020/1188 Tony Devenish What will this bespoke temporary pedestrian bridge cost the taxpayer? Temporary Hammersmith Bridge (2) The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 Transport for London (TfL) has committed £25m towards the projected costs of the restoration of the bridge and installation of a temporary bridge. This contribution has funded early investigations, the initial feasibility, monitoring and concept design work for the restoration, and is also expected to be sufficient to cover the cost of a temporary bridge for walking and cycling. The bridge will be using standard design and materials, and will be more of an ‘off-the- shelf’ type product rather than a bespoke one. The concept design for the temporary bridge is due to be completed in April 2020, at which time TfL will be able to provide an outline cost estimate. Further design work will then allow TfL to provide a more refined cost estimate.

Major incidents Question No: 2020/1189 Tony Devenish Following on from the number of major incidents of a national magnitude the Met Police has dealt with during this Mayoral term, have you personally taken the time to investigate along with your Deputy Mayor the complex needs of the Police Family Liaison Officers and wrap around co-ordinated bereavement services across our public services? Major incidents The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The Commissioner, the Deputy Mayor and I take the wellbeing of London’s police officers incredibly seriously Officers across the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), including Police Family Liaison Officers face a range of challenging circumstances, which can require specialist support. As a result, the MPS offers extensive support to officers that have had to deal with traumatic experiences, this includes: • Occupational Health & Wellbeing offer a range of counselling and psychological support solutions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, real-time counselling and more specialist interventions if required. • There is a counselling self-referral system and 24 hour psychological support through a duty and on-call counsellors contact service. • Occupational psychological screening takes place before allocation of certain roles where there is a higher risk of developing mental health issues. • There is also a robust process in place for the management of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that includes preventative strategy, assessment and post incident management. • With the assistance of mental health practitioners the MPS are also working on a peer support programme. • The MPS also provides mental health education sessions and presentations focussing on stress awareness and resilience building. In terms of the broader coordination of bereavement services, the Ministry of Justice is responsible for the national Homicide Service which provides support for families bereaved by murder and manslaughter. MOPAC has worked with partners to implement the Ministry of Justice’s Major Crime Incidents Framework which ensures the close coordinated between local victims support services (in the form of London Victims Witness Service in London) and the nationally commissioned Homicide Service. These working arrangements have worked very effectively in coordinating support for those affected by the recent terrorist incidents at London Bridge and Streatham.

Low Priority Crimes Question No: 2020/1190 Tony Devenish What priorities have you set the Police and which crimes have you told them are low priority? Low Priority Crimes The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 No crimes are ‘low priority’, but with scare resources the MPS prioritises those issues which most affect Londoners. Each Borough has a set of priorities: • Mandatory pan-London High Harm priorities: Sexual offences, Domestic Abuse, Hate Crime, Child Sexual Exploitation, Weapon based crime and violence • ASB plus two locally set evidence-based volume priorities such as: Theft (from MV, shops, person), Non Domestic abuse Violence with Injury, Common Assault, Harassment, Burglary, Criminal Damage, Robbery Locally set priorities are refreshed on an annual basis and performance is published here: https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/data- and-statistics/mopac-performance-framework

CPS criticisms Question No: 2020/1191 Tony Devenish Do you agree with lawyers who have criticised the Crown Prosecution Service for pursuing the tv personality Caroline Flack, allegedly ignoring the CPS’s own mental health guidance? How can you exert pressure to ensure this does not happen again? CPS criticisms The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Caroline Flack – this is a truly tragic incident. It is right that the CPS are able to make decisions on cases independent of political pressure. I understand that a post-case review is being undertaken by the CPS, and it is vital that they learn any lessons from this case. It would not be appropriate for me to comment on allegations about which I have had no evidence.

Business crime Question No: 2020/1192 Tony Devenish Westminster has been identified as the most dangerous place to own a business, and Kensington and Chelsea as the third, what are you going to do about this? Business crime The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The Deputy Mayor for Policing & Crime and I have met with a range of businesses and listened to their concerns regarding crime. I know that addressing this is one of their main priorities and that’s why I have provided £251.3 million of additional investment to tackle violence. Part of this money has helped to pay for the Violent Crime Task Force who have been running several successful operations in Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea. My Deputy Mayor convened a meeting of retailers last April. As part of my Police and Crime Plan, I have championed the role of Business Crime Reduction Partnerships and have been working with colleagues in central London to extend the reach and remit of these groups.

Organised crime flytipping Question No: 2020/1193 Tony Devenish Have you read the Spectator article by Alasdair Palmer “What is organised crime doing disposing of rubbish”? Please investigate with London Councils and the Met if the allegations in this article are accurate. If so what is being done to stop such large scale dumping by organised crime? Organised crime flytipping The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The Met have been working with the Environment Agency to target waste carrying vehicles. Operation Angola is an Environment Agency repose to organised fly tipping which would ordinarily be flagged to them by the local authority. Police assist the Environmental Agency staff with vehicle stops and preventing breach of the peace whilst the EA then exercise their powers to deal with identified offences of illegal waste dumping and waste transportation.

Police covenant Question No: 2020/1194 Tony Devenish Do you support the government introducing a police covenant, and what more can you do in London to support police officers? Police covenant The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Police officers perform an invaluable role in keeping us all safe, often in challenging and sometimes dangerous circumstances. I support the introduction of a police covenant that recognises their contribution and sacrifice and ensures they are not disadvantaged because of their commitment. The Commissioner and our brave police officers have my full support. I have invested heavily in policing, taking difficult decisions to raise the policing precept of council tax and reinvesting business rates. I will continue to lobby the government for the resources that the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) needs and deserves. So far, the Government has confirmed only 1,369 additional offices. Both I and the Commissioner are clear that London needs at least 6,000. Temporary Hammersmith Road Bridge Question No: 2020/1195 Tony Devenish Will TfL please now seriously consider the latest (revised) robust Beckett Rankine proposal for the speedy installation of a cost-effective temporary road bridge in order to relieve the air-polluting traffic gridlock in SW London? Temporary Hammersmith Road Bridge The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 Transport for London (TfL) has not formally received a revised Beckett Rankine proposal. TfL and Hammersmith & Fulham Council have both concluded that building a temporary bridge for motorised vehicles would require a substantially larger structure in the river, and would be more expensive and disruptive to build, as opposed to a temporary bridge for pedestrians and cycles. It would also either require traffic to be redirected through residential streets, the possible acquisition and demolition of private property, or the use of existing green space. It could also block and further constrain the navigational channel for river traffic, due to the need for more piers in the river.

BCU commanders Question No: 2020/1196 Tony Devenish Please provide a table of all BCU commanders and how many different individuals have been in each post since May 2016. BCU commanders The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The table below shows the appointment of the first Commander in each BCU and any changes that have subsequently taken place up to March 2020. Ordinarily the expectation is that BCU Commander postings are for a period of 2-years, though this is not always possible given individual circumstances and operational needs. Note BCU commanders were typically appointed several months before the formal BCU launch date. This was to allow the leadership to become established and was a key point of learning from the original BCU pathfinders.

BCU Launch Boroughs BCU date BCU Commander/s CamdenIslington Central Jan 17 Catherine Roper, Jan 17 North – January 18[Catherine Command was previously Islington Unit Borough Commander, a post she held since March 2015]Nick Davies (interim)Iain Raphael, April 18 – December 18 Raj Kohli, December 18 – present HaveringRedbridge Barking and East Area Jan 17 Jason Gwillim, Jan 17 – Dagenham Command May 2019[Jason was Unit previously Havering Borough Commander, a post he held from Jan 2013]Steve Clayman, May 2019 – present RichmondKingstonMertonWandsworth South June 18 Sally Benatar[Sally was West previously Kingston Command Borough Commander, Unit from Nov 17] EalingHillingdonHounslow West Area June 18 Paul Martin, June 18 – Command Nov 19[Paul was Unit previously Ealing Borough Commander, a post he held from 2015]Pete Gardner, Nov 19 - present Waltham ForestNewham North East Oct 18 Richard Tucker[Richard Command was previously Waltham Unit Forest Borough Commander, a post he held since 2015] HackneyTower Hamlets Central Oct 18 Sue Williams, Oct 18 – East Aug 19[Sue was Command previously Tower Hamlets Unit Borough Commander, a post she held since 2015]Marcus Barnett, Aug – present HarrowBrentBarnet North Nov 18 Simon Rose, Nov 18 – West March 19[Simon was Command previously Barnet Unit Borough Commander, a post he held since 2016]Sara Leach, March 19 – present[Supt Louis Smith is providing maternity cover for Sara Leach as of Jan 2020] LewishamGreenwichBexley South East Nov 18 Simon Dobinson[Simon Command was previously Greenwich Unit Borough Commander, a post he held since 2016] HaringeyEnfield North Jan 19 Helen Millichap, Jan 19 – Area April 19[Helen was Command previously Haringey Unit Borough Commander, a post she held from 2016]Treena Fleming, April 19 – present LambethSouthwark Central Jan 19 Simon Messinger, Jan 19 South – Feb 2020[Simon was Command previously Southwark Unit Borough Commander, a post he held since 2016]Colin Wingrove, Feb 2020 – present Kensington & Central Feb 19 Rob Jones, Jan 18 – April ChelseaWestminsterHammersmith & West 19Helen Harper April 19 Fulham Command – present Unit BromleyCroydonSutton South Feb 19 Jeff Boothe, Croydon Area Borough Commander Command since 2016, acted as BCU Unit commander for much of the preparation period in 2018. Dave Stringer, Nov 18 – present

Police living in London Question No: 2020/1197 Tony Devenish What percentage of serving police constables and sergeants live in Greater London? Police living in London The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 For confirmation Greater London contains all London Boroughs, but excludes City Of London. For serving PC/DCs, 49% live in the Greater London area. For serving PS/DSs, 33% live in the Greater London area.

Borough funded police Question No: 2020/1198 Tony Devenish Please can you provide the current number of borough funded police officers, broken down by borough? Borough funded police The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The table below shows the number of officers by borough on the older Met Patrol Plus (MPP) and newer Partnership Plus Scheme (PPS) as of March 2020. This includes all officers, those funded by the local authority and the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) as part of the agreements. Note that some local authorities have multiple contracts and so feature twice on the table. Also the table does not show contracts in negotiation, which amount to a further potential 20.7 officers. Barking and Dagenham PPS 9.0 Bexley PPS 1.0 Brent MPP 12.0 Camden MPP 13.0 Croydon PPS 2.0 Ealing PPS 5.0 Enfield PPS 16.0 Greenwich PPS 2.0 Greenwich PPS 2.0 Havering PPS 5.0 Hillingdon MPP 15.0 Hounslow PPS 4.0 Hounslow - Community Safety MPP 10.0 Islington MPP 4.0 Islington - Angel Business Improvement District (BID) MPP 7.0 Kensington & Chelsea PPS 2.0 Lambeth PPS 6.0 Lambeth PPS 5.0 Newham MPP 34.0 Southwark PPS 7.0 Sutton PPS 4.0 Tower Hamlets MPP 24.0 Tower Hamlets MPP 14.0 Westminster MPP 1.0 204.0

MPS property portfolio Question No: 2020/1199 Tony Devenish What progress has been made to ensure that the Metropolitan Police Service’s property portfolio is fit for purpose, and how will you measure this? MPS property portfolio The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The Met are carrying out further work to assess the use of the property portfolio in light of the increase in police officers. Subject to their governance and clearance by their Management Board in March the Met will then make proposals to MOPAC for sites which may become available for disposal. When proposals come forward we will scrutinise them carefully The refurbishment of buildings within the estate needs to continue and is time critical to ensure there is sufficient capacity within the estate to meet the initial uplift in officer numbers and reduce the reliance on retaining additional properties. A business case for a significant investment programme in BCU buildings has recently been approved. Work includes opening up buildings to make them open plan, allowing more officers to work in them in a more joined-up way. The Met are also doing some essential remedial works to make older buildings fit for purpose and ensure they are compliant with the Met’s obligations under the Equality Act. Roadside Greening Question No: 2020/1200 Tony Devenish As a publicly funded body in a London-wide democratic system, TfL are supposed to be accountable to the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. Why then are they able to ignore the Mayor’s own policy on “Roadside Greening” (“Using green infrastructure to protect people from air pollution” (April 2019)) for heavily polluted roads like the A3220 Earl’s Court Road and Warwick Road, as well as the numerous representations made in this regard by local Councillors and residents? Answer for Roadside Greening The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

FNOs Question No: 2020/1201 Tony Devenish From May 2016, please provide a monthly breakdown of the number of arrests and the number of these where the person arrested was a foreign national, please break this down to EU and non-EU nationals. FNOs The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Please see attached the requested data for the period specified.

Special Constables Question No: 2020/1202 Tony Devenish In relation to MQ 2020/0122, what recent polices have been implemented by the Internal Strategic Review Board to support, encourage and effectively utilise Special Constables? Special Constables The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) continues to explore and enact a range of measures to encourage and support Special Constables. Examples include: Increasing the number of role opportunities available to Special Constables, for example in areas such as Counter Terrorism, Violent Crime Task Force and Public Order. Supporting Special Constables through full time Metropolitan Special Constabulary (MSC) coordinators who assist with coordinating training, duties and providing feedback on issues as and when they arrive. The system for claiming expenses has also been recently overhauled to enable a quicker and smoother process, ensuring hardworking volunteers are reimbursed as soon as possible.

Building on Tube Stations in Kensington and Chelsea Question No: 2020/1203 Tony Devenish Given TfL’s plans to redevelop the area around South Kensington station, will the Mayor direct TfL to conduct feasibility studies on brownfield sites above other Tube and rail stations in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, in particular Earl’s Court station, to determine their suitability for redevelopment? Answer for Building on Tube Stations in Kensington and Chelsea The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Action Fraud Question No: 2020/1204 Tony Devenish For each of the years, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, please provide the number of Fraud referrals made to the Met by Action Fraud, and the Sanction Detection Rates. Action Fraud The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 MPS Statistics do not count fraud offences under Home Office Counting Rules. Owing to their nature, offences are investigated where the offender operates (if known). Therefore, many offences reported in the MPS are not investigated by the MPS and there is no detection rate available. Offences reported to the MPS and then referred to Action Fraud are as follows:

Year Total 2016 11469 2017 9477 2018 9466 2019 9509 Green Infrastructure Projects Question No: 2020/1205 Tony Devenish Could the Mayor provide a list of how many green infrastructure projects have been completed, or scheduled to start in 2020, and on which roads? Answer for Green Infrastructure Projects The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

NPCC Aviation review Question No: 2020/1206 Tony Devenish In reference to MQ 2019/12364, have you received a copy of the NPCC Aviation Review, if so, what is your assessment and will you share a copy with me? NPCC Aviation review The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 No, I have not yet received a copy of the NPCC Aviation Review.

Helicopter Noise Question No: 2020/1207 Tony Devenish In reference to MQ 2018/5506, what success have you had in lobbying the Civil Aviation Authority and Government to review and amend the noise regime to ensure reduced noise exposure from helicopters? Helicopter Noise The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 I am concerned about the number of helicopters overflying London and the significant noise exposure that Londoners suffer as a result. Regrettably, my powers over the regulation of noise from helicopters are extremely limited and ultimately it is the responsibility of the Civil Aviation Authority and Government to drive a meaningful reduction in noise from helicopter flights. If Government were to establish a fully independent aviation noise regulator, it could be well-placed with powers to set the noise framework, monitor compliance and enforce decisions including imposing penalties. I have called for a regulator of this type to be established on numerous occasions, most recently in my submission to the initial consultation of the Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise which can be viewed on TfL’s website: http://content.tfl.gov.uk/iccan- strategy-consultation-response.pdf I will continue to call for this important change.

COP26 Question No: 2020/1208 Tony Devenish Is the Mayor participating in COP26 Glasgow (9th -19th November)? Please give details. COP26 The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 COP 26 presents a huge opportunity for the UK to show leadership internationally in secure commitments from countries to review their progress against existing pledges and commit to do much more. I will continue to call on the UK Government to use their presidency of COP 26 to advocate for similar meaningful domestic climate action that will support my ambition for London to be a zero carbon city. I am currently exploring the most relevant ways that London can be involved in COP 26. My focus will be on working with partners, both internationally and within the UK, to emphasise the role cities are playing in tackling the climate emergency and to highlight the action that government should take to devolve the funding and powers city leaders need to take the ambitious action they are keen to implement. COP 26 will also be an important moment for London to demonstrate our global leadership on climate change and the implementation of actions we are undertaking, in line with the Paris Agreement. To support this, I am in ongoing conversations with the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group to explore opportunities for London to play a leading role in their planned activity ahead of and during the Summit. I will communicate further details and my plans for London’s role in COP 26 later this year.

Carbon neutral by 2030 Question No: 2020/1210 Tony Devenish Will the Mayor comment on the Sunday Telegraph article on 8th March that states that his target of making London a carbon neutral city by 2030 is unachievable? Carbon neutral by 2030 The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 My officers rightly briefed me on the challenges of bringing forward my net zero carbon target within the context of a national government that continues to drag its feet. Some may say that a 2030 target isn’t achievable but it’s clear to me that we can’t afford not to try. We are now seeing more action to tackle climate change by cities, businesses and individuals and we must build on this momentum. We can’t betray future generations by saying it’s going to be too hard. I have always been clear that with the powers at my disposal I can only deliver around half the action needed to address climate change. This is why government needs to step up and roll out retrofit programmes and incentives, support decentralised energy generation and bring forward to 2030 the ban on sales of fossil fuelled vehicles.

London’s Landscape Question No: 2020/1211 Tony Devenish What are you doing to ensure any new on-shore wind turbines are in keeping with London’s landscape? London’s Landscape The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Maximising renewable energy generation in London is one of my key objectives, which will contribute towards London becoming a zero-carbon city, as set out in my 1.5⁰C compatible plan. On-shore wind has an important role in decarbonising the national electricity grid and I am pleased that government has reversed its decision and is supporting this technology. However, its application in urban environments, such as London, is limited. The space needed and the density of development in large parts of London does not allow for the available airflow to make such schemes successful in most areas of the city. As and when applications come forward in areas where there is sufficient available airflow, they will be assessed in line with relevant policies in my London Plan, which consider the appropriateness of proposals and impacts they may have on the built and natural environment, including in relation to the Green Belt.

Girls in STEM (1) Question No: 2020/1213 Jennette Arnold OBE At our recent meeting, the Education Panel heard that interventions to improve representation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) need to happen far before GCSEs, in primary school. What more could you do to promote STEM with this age group? Girls in STEM (1) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Addressing gender stereotypes early is key to helping build girls’ science capital and confidence. In 2019 I funded the Gender Action programme; a whole-school approach to tackle gender stereotyping in schools and nurseries, including in STEM. In addition, my Mayor’s London Scientist programme is increasing its focus on primary schools this year, starting with two primary science events at City Hall this spring: a free primary science teacher training session at City Hall in March and a Great Science Share event for primary schools in June. Since 2017, I have also delivered 90 RE:CODE workshops which have engaged more than 6,000 primary school pupils in creative coding challenges. A further 19 workshops for over 1,500 pupils will be held over four days at The Crystal this spring.

Girls in STEM (2) Question No: 2020/1214 Jennette Arnold OBE At our recent meeting, the Education Panel heard that interventions to improve representation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) need to happen far before GCSEs, in primary school. We also heard about the importance of young women and girls going on trips to see women in STEM in action. Would you consider bringing forward a programme of educational trips to STEM workplaces for young women and girls in London? Girls in STEM (2) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Research shows that children develop career aspirations from as early as four-years-old. My five World of Work Explorer Trails introduce primary children to the kind of work that they may want to do when they are older. The Old Street trail focuses on careers linked to technology and the digital world, the Stratford trail on construction, and the Southwark trail health sector careers. I have partnered with STEM Learning so that each secondary school taking part in the Mayor’s London Scientist programme is matched with a STEM Ambassador. STEM Ambassadors are volunteers from STEM related jobs who offer their time and enthusiasm to help bring STEM subjects to life. My London Enterprise Adviser Network has developed a series of blueprints for businesses who wish to host visits from young Londoners. This has been shared with all 480 of the business volunteers. 59 per cent of volunteers have a job role that involves STEM and 50 per cent of those are women. I am investing a further £4m of European Social Funding in ten Careers Clusters where schools work with businesses to develop 6-month pilot projects to introduce their students to the world of work. Our experience of the first Careers Clusters from 2016 to 2018 showed the value of projects where students could see Londoners in action. We’ll continue to work with STEM partners to promote opportunities for girls to get hands on experience of these careers.

Girls in STEM (3) Question No: 2020/1215 Jennette Arnold OBE How can you help raise the profile of women in STEM to act as role models for young Londoners? Girls in STEM (3) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 There are hundreds of organisations and businesses in London that do brilliant work in raising the profile of women working in STEM, and I collaborate with and champion many of them. A key part of my Mayor’s London Scientist programme is linking STEM professionals and schools. This year, students in more than 40 secondary schools across London are working on STEM projects alongside real-life scientists, of whom 50 per cent are women. I make sure that my education resources, such as the World of Work trails for primary children and the London Curriculum, feature female and BAME role models. However, such initiatives must go hand in hand with structural change if they are to be effective. Today, not a single woman scientist is mentioned in the national curriculum for GCSE science. This exclusion of female role models sends a detrimental message to young girls and boys during their years in school. What I am doing is investing in initiatives such as Gender Action, which work to raise awareness of and tackle harmful gender stereotyping in nurseries and schools in London.

Girls in STEM (4) Question No: 2020/1216 Jennette Arnold OBE At our recent meeting, the Education Panel heard that interventions to improve representation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) need to happen far before GCSEs, in primary school. Panellists also raised the importance of creativity and arts in STEM subjects. How do your programmes help young Londoners to develop creative problem-solving skills? Girls in STEM (4) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 My Mayor’s London Scientist programme funds school students to undertake a STEM project and achieve a CREST Award. Students work in teams to identify and solve a real-life challenge in their local area. Project-based learning is a key method for developing transferrable skills such creativity, problem-solving and teamwork, and is proven to particularly benefit girls’ success and self-efficacy in STEM. So far more than 7,200 young Londoners have completed an award through the programme, of whom 50 per cent have been girls. I run RE:CODE London programme in partnership with LEGO® Group and the Institute of Imagination. It has provided thousands of primary school children with the opportunity to develop and use creative problem-solving skills to tackle some of the city’s biggest challenges. This is a great example of the intersection between STEM and the arts, where students design, build and code their own robot. We are running many more of these events across 2020. Transport for London’s Technology and Data Outreach programme is run in schools by TfL employees. Students learn basic programming used to display live bus and train arrival information. Since 2016 the programme has reached 5,500 pupils.

Girls in STEM (5) Question No: 2020/1217 Jennette Arnold OBE What investment and support do you provide for extra-curricular activities for young women and girls to get involved in STEM? Girls in STEM (5) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 My £45m Young Londoners Fund provides positive activities for young people aged 10 to 21. I explicitly encouraged applications to deliver science and technology extra-curricular activities when I launched round 2 of the Fund in May 2019. I now fund 28 science and technology and digital YLF projects. For example, Digital Creatives, run by the Institute of Imagination and OnSide Future Youth Zone, delivers creative digital technology-based workshops which are co-created by young people to develop practical and problem-solving skills. My Mayor’s London Scientist programme explicitly asks teachers to involve equal numbers of girls and boys, with our data showing a 50/50 balance in participation. Students work in teams, often at STEM Clubs, to identify and solve real-world challenges in their local area. This method is proven to benefit girls’ self-efficacy in STEM. Since 2018, it has funded 7,200 students across London to gain the nationally recognised CREST Award. My RE:CODE London programme also offers extra-curricular coding workshops for whole classes, ensuring gender balance. Since November 2017, it has explored hands-on STEM challenges with more than 6,000 primary school students. Transport for London’s Technology and Data Outreach programme is run in schools by TfL employees. Students learn basic programming used to display live bus and train arrival information. Since 2016 the programme has reached 5,500 pupils.

Girls in STEM (6) Question No: 2020/1218 Jennette Arnold OBE What opportunities are there within the GLA Group for young women Londoners to start their careers in STEM? Answer for Girls in STEM (6) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Girls in STEM (7) Question No: 2020/1219 Jennette Arnold OBE Does your Good Work Standard contain provisions for gender parity in STEM organisations? Answer for Girls in STEM (7) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Girls in STEM (8) Question No: 2020/1220 Jennette Arnold OBE How do you work with employers to increase their outreach to women seeking work in STEM? Girls in STEM (8) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 A key part of my Mayor’s London Scientist programme is linking STEM Ambassadors with schools. 50% of STEM Ambassadors on the programme are female. In September 2019, I hosted ‘She Who Innovates’, the fourth annual conference by the youth-led ‘Us Programme’ which brought together 15 female STEM professionals and 120 girls aged 15-19. We’ve allocated £2m of European Social Fund monies to support under-represented groups into STEM sector jobs, working closely with STEM employers and training providers. My Digital Talent Programme works with a range of providers who work closely with large employers and SMEs to support an average of 49% female learners in training and work placements in the digital sector. The London Enterprise Adviser Network is also matching senior business volunteers with careers leaders in 430 schools and colleges to improve their careers offer. 59% of volunteers work in a STEM role.

Girls in STEM (9) Question No: 2020/1221 Jennette Arnold OBE How will the Adult Education Budget increase women Londoners’ skills and confidence in STEM? Girls in STEM (9) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 I want to empower all Londoners to access the education and skills to participate in society and progress in education and work. My Skills for Londoners Innovation Fund is – amongst other things - supporting providers to deliver education and training focused on upskilling those groups—including young people, disabled adults, Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups and women—disproportionately under-represented in London’s STEM industries. Through the Adult Education Budget, we are looking at other ways we can enable further education providers to support more women to access education and training in STEM subjects. My Digital Talent Programme is also targeted at helping more young women and those from BAME groups get the skills, confidence and access to networks to work in the tech sector.

Girls in STEM (10) Question No: 2020/1222 Jennette Arnold OBE How will the Mayor use the Adult Education Budget to ensure girls and students from BAME backgrounds have appropriate access to training and education in STEM subjects? Girls in STEM (10) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 My Skills for Londoners Innovation Fund is – amongst other things - supporting providers to deliver education and training focused on upskilling those groups—including young people, disabled adults, Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups and women— disproportionately under-represented in London’s STEM industries. We will continue to look at how the Adult Education Budget can be used in London to support more women and Londoners from BAME backgrounds to access training and education in STEM subjects. My Digital Talent Programme and Mayor’s Construction Academy are also targeted at helping more young women and those from BAME groups develop the skills to work in technical occupations and the construction sector.

Fair conditions in higher education Question No: 2020/1223 Jennette Arnold OBE You will no doubt be aware of recent University and College Union strikes affecting a number of universities in London. Will you raise the issue of fair pay and conditions for staff in higher education with the Department for Education? Answer for Fair conditions in higher education The Mayor Last updated: 24 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Widening participation for BAME young people (1) Question No: 2020/1224 Jennette Arnold OBE How will your Budget increase education opportunities for young BAME Londoners, and widen participation in adult education and the jobs market for BAME graduates? Widening participation for BAME young people (1) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 One of the key aims of my Skills for Londoners Strategy is to empower all Londoners to access the education and skills to participate in society and progress in education and work. We’re using the Adult Education Budget, European Social Fund and other funded programmes to support this aim. Through my Mayor’s Construction Academy and Digital Talent Programme we are investing in training to support young Londoners, particularly BAME Londoners and other under- represented groups, to find and progress in work. My Workforce Integration Network (WIN) will also continue to address under- representation in London’s workforce. In its first phase, it has focused on supporting young black men aged 16 to 24 years into living wage employment in London. WIN is helping employers understand their role in breaking down structural barriers that prevent Londoners from accessing and progressing in good-quality work so we can build a workforce that properly reflects London’s diversity.

Widening participation for BAME young people (2) Question No: 2020/1225 Jennette Arnold OBE The Adult Education Budget (AEB) has as two of its key aims supporting English for Speakers of Other Languages and support for disadvantaged learners. Although you have not yet made sweeping policy changes to the AEB, what initial work has been undertaken in this area? Widening participation for BAME young people (2) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 As part of the readiness conditions agreed with government for the delegation of the AEB to London, we pledged to maintain ‘stability for the sector’ in the first two years. However, we have still made important changes to help disadvantaged Londoners. By extending full funding of AEB courses to Londoners earning below the London Living Wage, people stuck in low-paid work can now participate in learning, helping them to progress in life and work. This policy change will remove a funding barrier for those in work who have been locked out of funded ESOL provision. We are also funding new approaches to adult education through the Skills for Londoners Innovation Fund. This £7.3m fund will support 28 innovative, outcome-focused projects across London delivering against our priorities for skills including ESOL, supporting disabled Londoners and supporting those affected by jobs displacement and redundancies.

Widening participation for BAME young people (3) Question No: 2020/1226 Jennette Arnold OBE The Education Panel recommended as part of our work on exclusions that you should work to increase the proportion of BAME teachers and school leaders in London. What progress have you made? Widening participation for BAME young people (3) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 I have awarded the London South Teaching School Alliance a grant to deliver a year-long project to explore ways to improve the retention of BAME teachers across London, following a competitive bidding process. This will support teachers to stay and progress in the profession. Participants will take part in practical workshop activities throughout the year. Workshops include leading, managing and empowerment and how BAME teachers can be role models for young people. Participants will also receive coaching from a senior school leader and have opportunities to shadow school leaders. The project includes training for governors and headteachers, with a focus on bias within organisational structures and critical race theory. This project will be led by a steering group of successful serving BAME headteachers. This complements my Getting Ahead London coaching programme for aspiring headteachers. Since launching in 2016, Getting Ahead London has supported 250 leaders, across every London borough. Engaging BAME leaders has been a particular focus of the programme.

Widening participation for BAME young people (4) Question No: 2020/1227 Jennette Arnold OBE You know I have followed your work diversifying London Fashion Week and our fashion industry with great interest. How are you ensuring that these programmes reach BAME Londoners outside of the major fashion schools? Widening participation for BAME young people (4) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 London’s fashion industry is growing, generating £32 billion for the economy and supporting 890,000 jobs. I believe all young Londoners should have the chance to pursue a career in culture and the creative industries. I have invested £2m in Fashion District in East London to ensure that our next generation of designers and entrepreneurs are equipped with the skills and workspace to thrive. I have also funded Poplar Works, where London College of Fashion’s Making for Change programme is supporting local Black and Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) women. This month, I Iaunched Fashion London in partnership with London College of Fashion and UAL. This free new classroom resource for young Londoners will give more insight into the industry and to help improve diversity. The British Fashion Council also runs free Fashion and Business Saturday Clubs, supporting young people, 62% are from underrepresented backgrounds which includes BAME young Londoners. Access to culture for young people (1) Question No: 2020/1228 Jennette Arnold OBE Research, including last year from the House of Commons Digital, Culture Media and Sport Committee, has found that schools are being forced to cut their cultural and arts programmes. What discussions have you had with the Secretary of State for Education on this, and what are you doing from within City Hall to support London’s schools to continue this vital activity? Access to culture for young people (1) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 I wrote to the Secretary of State in August 2019 to outline my education priorities. I’m very concerned that arts and cultural provision is declining in schools and that uptake of creative GCSEs has fallen by 38% since 2010. Creative subjects give young people valuable skills that benefit them both academically and socially, as well providing the skills that employers want. That’s why I’m doing all I can to ensure children have access to creative learning opportunities in school and out. School engagement is central to my London Borough of Culture programme; during Waltham Forest’s year, every school in the borough took part. My annual Fourth Plinth Schools Awards receive entries from school children in every London borough, this year seeing a record 4,500 pupils take part. My London Curriculum programme works with cultural institutions to connect schools to London’s people, places and history through culture. Free teacher resources support music, dance and art subjects and I have recently launched two new resources focusing on the South Bank’s cultural offer and London’s thriving fashion industry.

Access to culture for young people (2) Question No: 2020/1229 Jennette Arnold OBE Wealthier families are often able to provide extra-curricular access to cultural experiences for their children, but with UNISON estimating that, between April 2010 and April 2016, £387m was cut from youth service spending across the UK, children from less well off backgrounds are increasingly unable to access the same opportunities. How will your Borough of Culture help to create opportunities for young people where they live? Access to culture for young people (2) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 London has lost more than 100 youth centres since 2011-12 due to Government cuts. In this context, London Borough of Culture is creating constructive opportunities for young people. In Waltham Forest, all 88 schools were engaged. Eastside Story enabled young people from local estates to explore their potential through theatre. In Brent, the Blueprint Collective involves 82 young leaders in all London Borough of Culture decisions. Seen and Heard, with London School of Economics, helps young people to campaign for inclusive public spaces. VENT, a weekly podcast series with VICE magazine, is made by young people about current affairs that affect them. And the Agency has supported young creative entrepreneurs in Brent and Waltham Forest to run projects improving their local communities. Lambeth’s Cultural Impact Award, Elevate, is opening up creative workplaces to young people on their doorstep. In Barking and Dagenham, New Town Culture, is creating opportunities for young people in social care through workshops, exhibitions, performances and courses.

Access to culture for young people (3) Question No: 2020/1230 Jennette Arnold OBE There are excellent examples of grassroots projects in London, such as the Black Ticket Project which provides free or discounted tickets to young black Londoners to attend a diverse range of plays and shows, including but not just the West End. Part of their mission is supporting these young people to feel confident and welcome in these spaces where they may not have been before. How do your projects reach out to young people who may not immediately think that this kind of thing is ‘for them’? Access to culture for young people (3) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 My ambition is for a city where everyone can make the most of the capital’s world-leading culture, yet too many young Londoners are missing out. My Culture Strategy supports world-leading institutions and grassroots projects across London to ensure that all young people can experience the power culture has to inspire and transform their lives. Waltham Forest, my first London Borough of Culture, engaged every school in the borough. My Young Londoners Fund has invested £7.5million in culture specific projects. In Brent, the Blueprint Collective of 82 16-32 year olds is shaping Brent’s London Borough of Culture programme. Culture Seeds, my £1million micro grant programme for grassroots cultural projects, has funded 220 projects across every London borough. 43% have been for and by local young people. And at the Museum of London, over 150,000 school children took part in their programmes in 2018-19. Exclusions (1) Question No: 2020/1231 Jennette Arnold OBE The Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson CBE MP, has stated that he will prioritise Alternative Provision (AP) schools when assessing free school applications. There is no doubt that APs do essential work, but is increasing their numbers through free schools the right approach for London? Exclusions (1) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Wherever possible I want children to have the right support that means that they can stay in mainstream school. For those pupils who are either temporarily or permanently excluded from their mainstream school many Alternative Providers (APs) offer excellent education. However, the rise in the number of pupils in AP in London since 2013/14 is putting pressure on provision. This pressure is in part due to an increase in the number of young Londoners and demand for school places across the capital. As identified by London Councils’ recent ‘Do the Maths 2020’ report, this demand now falls most heavily on secondary school age places. The Department for Education must work with local authorities to plan new school openings and place allocations across the capital and identify areas of most need for Alternative Provision schools.

Exclusions (2) Question No: 2020/1232 Jennette Arnold OBE Gavin Williamson CBE MP (Education Secretary) has also recently stated that school discipline will be the Government’s highest education priority and set out some severe and punitive measures such as silent corridors. Do you agree with me that, given London’s disproportionate rate of exclusions, a far more inclusive approach to school discipline is required? Exclusions (2) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 We know that the most vulnerable children in society are more likely to be either permanently excluded or not attending school. Excluding pupils without sufficient support risks abandoning them and damaging their life chances. I agree that we need a culture shift, with an emphasis on inclusion and support for teachers to keep their students engaged in school. Evidence from Glasgow indicates that a nurturing child-centred approach is effective in reducing the numbers of children excluded and missing from school. Through the three elements of my Inclusive Schools Programme I am supporting schools to embed an inclusive and nurturing environment. Nurture UK is delivering whole-school nurturing projects in 16 boroughs. Nurturing as a methodology, based on attachment theory, has been in use for over 50 years with proven results.

Maintained nurseries Question No: 2020/1233 Jennette Arnold OBE The National Education Union and others have recently handed a petition to Downing Street calling on the Prime Minister to make a funding commitment in the Spring Budget on 11 March 2020 that secures the long-term future of maintained nursery schools. What assessment have you made of the financial health of London’s maintained nurseries, and will you support the petition? Maintained nurseries The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Every child deserves the best start in life. Maintained nursery schools (MNS) play a crucial role in supporting families to access quality early education. Current funding allocations support MNS in the short term but do not provide a viable long-term solution. In 2017, when the government introduced the Early Years National Funding Formula they committed to maintaining level funding for MNS through supplementary funding until a long-term solution was put in place. However, four years later, no long-term solution has been proposed and funding is allocated at the same rate as in 2016-17. Analysis by Early Education (The British Association for Early Childhood Education) shows that this represents an 8 per cent funding cut in real terms, increasing to 14 per cent when you account for the increase in costs faced by early years providers. I continue to support the All Party Parliamentary Group on Nursery Schools, Nursery and Reception Classes’ campaign to provide long term funding for MNS and wholeheartedly support the National Education Union’s petition. I will continue to make a case to the government for adequate funding of early years provision, including maintained nursery schools.

School admissions Question No: 2020/1234 Jennette Arnold OBE Recent Sutton Trust research on school admissions found that unequal admissions lead to social segregation, which has lasting effects and is letting down pupils and communities. Will you lobby the Department for Education for a fairer and more strategic admissions scheme for London? School admissions The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 School admissions are an operational issue for individual schools and are carried out within agreed local authority frameworks and under national legislation and guidance. However, I share your desire to see a more inclusive education system that is responsive to the changing demands for school places and that addresses the inequality in outcomes and attainment for all pupils. I agree with your Education Panel’s recent recommendation that the Department for Education should provide the support that enables local authorities to better plan for school demand. I also support the recommendation from the recent Sutton Trust research that schools actively consider the impact of their admissions policies on those from disadvantaged backgrounds. I will continue to take opportunities to raise school place issues with the Government.

A new home for the Migration Museum Question No: 2020/1235 Jennette Arnold OBE The lauded Migration Museum requires a new venue as its previous temporary home at London Fire Brigade’s old HQ on Albert Embankment is being redeveloped. Will you ask your officers to meet the operators of the Migration Museum to inform its search for a new site? A new home for the Migration Museum The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 I support the Migration Museum’s search for a new permanent home in London and my officers are already working with the Museum to support it. My migration, resettlement and citizenship team first met with the Museum in 2017. Since then there has been a positive relationship, with the GLA hosting a resettlement coordinators’ meeting at the Museum in February 2018, and the Museum participating in my Windrush 70th anniversary celebration in June 2018. Officers from my Culture team met with the Museum and the Leader of Southwark Council in 2018 to offer support for its vision for a permanent home. The Museum also met with my Deputy Mayor for Social Integration, Social Mobility and Community Engagement Debbie Weekes-Bernard and I was pleased to visit the Museum myself and see its important work in June 2019. My Culture and Communities teams will continue to liaise with the museum to inform its search. Improving TfL Customer Service Question No: 2020/1236 Jennette Arnold OBE What measures is TfL putting in place to improve its customer service to ensure that it is a listening organisation that responds professionally to issues raised when things go wrong? Improving TfL Customer Service The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Complaints and other forms of feedback, such as customer surveys, are critical to understanding how Transport for London (TfL) is performing and where it can do better in the future. Complaints are captured centrally, with details shared daily with the relevant part of TfL for review and resolution. Safety-related complaints are acted on immediately. Customer complaints and other feedback (e.g., social media postings) are discussed as part of the daily review of operational performance. This ensures that feedback reaches the operational teams quickly, so that improvements can be made. Sometimes specific issues can be resolved immediately; however, often the feedback helps to identify problem areas that require a more comprehensive improvement plan. A good example is current work to improve real-time information during disruption, a known customer pain-point, which involves improvements to digital information, on-network information, and support from operation staff. Complaint trends, together with customer satisfaction surveys and mystery-shopping are used to monitor longer term performance and areas of strategic focus.

Signposting Customers to London Travelwatch Question No: 2020/1245 Jennette Arnold OBE How will TfL be improving its processes so that complainants are signposted to other agencies (such as London Travelwatch) when TfL are unable to provide a solution which satisfies the complainant? Signposting Customers to London Travelwatch The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Transport for London (TfL) currently provides the contact details of London TravelWatch (LTW) or the Local Government Ombsudsman (LGO) to any customer who is dissatisfied with TfL’s substantive response to a complaint. TfL also makes customers aware of the steps to follow online via https://tfl.gov.uk/help-and-contact/taking-your-complaint- further. The GLA also refers to these organisations as appropriate. TfL ensures that all staff in its contact centre are briefed on the role of both LTW and the LGO so that these organisations can provide customers with this information consistently.

Wrongful Prosecutions by TfL Question No: 2020/1246 Jennette Arnold OBE How many TfL users have been wrongfully prosecuted by TfL, if any, as a result of TfL mishandling passenger data? Answer for Wrongful Prosecutions by TfL The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Data Management and TfL Question No: 2020/1247 Jennette Arnold OBE How have TfL processes changed to ensure that there is robust oversight of data management? Answer for Data Management and TfL The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

TfL’s Communication Model Question No: 2020/1248 Jennette Arnold OBE How are TfL working to move away from their current model of communication in order to provide those looking for support with open and honest communication that Londoners trust? Answer for TfL’s Communication Model The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response Engineer Noise Readings in Islington Question No: 2020/1249 Jennette Arnold OBE In response to Question 2019/20787 you provided TfL data on noise readings taken from residential properties in Islington. This shows that noise readings from both north and southbound have risen by at least 10 decibels since 2017. What has changed since 2017 to cause this rise? Answer for Engineer Noise Readings in Islington The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Numbers of Engineer Assessments of Tube Noise Question No: 2020/1250 Jennette Arnold OBE Please provide the number of engineer visits that have taken place to assess levels of tube noise in residential buildings between Highbury and Islington and King’s Cross stations. Please breakdown the response year by year for the years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. Numbers of Engineer Assessments of Tube Noise The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 The following number of engineer visits to assess residential noise levels have taken place between Highbury & Islington and King’s Cross St. Pancras between 2015 and 2019: • 2015 – 8 • 2016 – 9 • 2017 – 6 • 2018 – 6 • 2019 – 22

Independent Audit of TfL Response to Complaints Question No: 2020/1251 Jennette Arnold OBE In 2015 TfL committed to an independent audit of its response to complaints which was due to be reported on to the Assembly. Please provide details of this audit including the date when it was presented to the Assembly. Answer for Independent Audit of TfL Response to Complaints The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Delivery of New Trains to Chingford to Liverpool St Line Question No: 2020/1252 Jennette Arnold OBE Please provide an update on when residents can expect delivery of these trains. It is now three months after TfL promised that delivery would be completed. Delivery of New Trains to Chingford to Liverpool St Line The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 I am pleased to say that the first of the new trains on the Chingford to Liverpool Street line – and the lines out to Enfield and Cheshunt – was introduced on 3 March 2020. The new trains are being introduced on a phased basis on these routes to ensure there is a smooth transition for customers and that they are operating reliably. Transport for London expects that all the new trains will be in service by the end of June 2020.

Decentralised Energy Enabling Project (DEEP) Question No: 2020/1255 Leonie Cooper In your answer to my question 2020/0502 on Decentralised Energy Enabling Project (DEEP), you stated that you have helped Boroughs and partners secure £25m of Government funding. Which Boroughs have benefited and how much have they secured? Decentralised Energy Enabling Project (DEEP) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 The following have benefited from my decentralised energy programme: • Barking & Dagneham Council have secured £5m for the Barking Town Centre Strategic Distribution Energy Scheme; • Energetik, established by Enfield Council, have secured £14.76m for the Meridian Water Heat Network; and, • Veolia have secured £5.5m for the South East London Combined Heat and Power Heat Network serving Lewisham. Carbon offset price Question No: 2020/1256 Leonie Cooper What analysis was conducted of the expected carbon reductions associated with different offset price levels? Carbon offset price The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 As part of the evidence base for the draft London Plan, I commissioned the London Carbon Offset Price report. This report assessed the cost and carbon savings for a variety of offset measures to determine a suitable offset price that would allow boroughs to fund a variety of projects through their offset funds. Further details can be found in the report: https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/london_carbon_offset_price_- _aecom_.pdf The new carbon offset price has been tested as part of the London Plan viability assessment and will incentivise higher on-site carbon reductions before offsetting is considered. Boroughs can also set their own offset prices based on local viability assessments and a number have done this. My London Plan commits to keeping the carbon offset price under review.

Low Emission Zone (1) Question No: 2020/1257 Leonie Cooper How many Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) and coach owners/drivers have been reached by your communications to raise awareness of the strengthened Low Emission Zone standards? Answer for Low Emission Zone (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Low Emission Zone (2) Question No: 2020/1258 Leonie Cooper What level of compliance are you anticipating in the first year of the strengthened Low Emission Zone? Low Emission Zone (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The supporting information document to the consultation on the strengthening of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) standard shows that at the end of the first year of the strengthened LEZ standards compliance for HGVs and coaches London-wide is forecast to be 95 per cent and 94 per cent respectively.

Retrofit Accelerator - Homes Question No: 2020/1259 Leonie Cooper Will the Retrofit Accelerator for homes prioritise vulnerable Londoners, those living in fuel poverty and the least energy efficient properties? Retrofit Accelerator - Homes The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 The primary objective of the Retrofit Accelerator - Homes programme is to reduce carbon emissions. But its target audience (social housing) and approach to improving the performance of dwellings (deep, whole-house retrofit) means that many Londoners vulnerable to fuel poverty and living in some of the least energy efficient properties will benefit. My Fuel Poverty Action Plan revealed that over 93,000 London households in social housing were in fuel poverty. My Housing in London 2019 report stated that households in social housing have by far the lowest incomes of all tenures, with half of them on less than £13,000 a year. Because Retrofit Accelerator’s objectives are to drastically reduce carbon emissions while improving the indoor environment, high levels of energy efficiency are a pre-requisite for homes supported by the programme. The majority of homes in the early pipeline are also set to be performance guaranteed, offering vulnerable Londoners further protection from rising energy bills.

Retrofit Accelerator - Workplaces Question No: 2020/1260 Leonie Cooper What targets do you have for bringing new organisations into the Retrofit Accelerator for workplaces scheme? Retrofit Accelerator - Workplaces The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Bringing in new public sector organisations to use the Retrofit Accelerator Workplaces scheme is essential to the programme being able to meet its ambitious KPIs on saving energy and carbon emissions from buildings in London. As such we are setting the new Programme Delivery Unit with a target of getting at least 40 new organisations signed-up to Retrofit Accelerator – Workplaces. Growing the pipeline will be a key workstream of the new PDU.

Consumption emissions (1) Question No: 2020/1261 Leonie Cooper Your recent report into London’s climate impacts showed that consumption-based emissions are nearly triple the level of emissions occurring in London and for our energy. Since 2001, consumption emissions have also fallen significantly less than emissions occurring in London. How are you reducing London’s consumption emissions? Consumption emissions (1) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 My new London Plan includes a pioneering policy that targets the whole life-cycle emissions of new development, including the embedded emissions associated with their construction. This new policy will ensure that key players in the construction industry, from developers to engineers and architects, play their part in responding to the climate emergency by designing and building according to whole lifecycle principles. I am also working with the London Waste and Recycling Board to explore how we can change consumption habits to reduce food waste and promote new sustainable models of consumption for textiles. Through my Responsible Procurement policy, I am targeting our own supply chain emissions. Through this policy we give a clear direction to those that provide services that best practice, in terms of emissions reductions, must be achieved.

Consumption emissions (2) Question No: 2020/1262 Leonie Cooper Reducing consumption emissions requires international cooperation. How are you pursuing this with partners through C40 Cities and other networks? Consumption emissions (2) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Tackling consumption emission requires working with partners both domestically and internationally and I am committed to taking action in London on this issue. On international cooperation, my officers are in ongoing discussions with C40 to identify key opportunities for London to engage in their emerging work programme on consumption emissions. Most recently, I committed London to the C40 Good Food Declaration at the C40 Summit in Copenhagen which commits cities to tackling emissions through food consumption, in line with my Food Strategy. My officers are also engaged in other international networks to advance action in London on consumption emissions. This includes the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance steering group for embodied carbon which is developing a policy framework for cities, where we are inputting learnings from my London Plan policies.

Consumption emissions (3) Question No: 2020/1263 Leonie Cooper New housing is one of the largest sources of consumption emissions. What tangible steps are you taking to bring down embodied carbon in new homes? Consumption emissions (3) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 My new London Plan is introducing world-leading policy requiring all referable developments to calculate and reduce whole life-cycle carbon emissions. My definition of whole life-cycle carbon covers operational and embodied carbon emissions associated with materials, construction, repair, refurbishment, demolition and end of life. As well as reducing embodied carbon, this policy will encourage the re-use of existing materials in line with circular economy principles, while supporting the local sourcing of materials and the London economy. I will shortly be publishing a new guidance document for developers outlining how to comply with this policy. The new London Plan also supports precision manufacturing in the delivery of new homes which has the potential to reduce the embodied carbon from homes even further.

Consumption emissions (4) Question No: 2020/1264 Leonie Cooper In your work with fashion institutions and London Fashion Week, how are you raising awareness of and campaigning for an end to carbon-intensive and labour-exploiting fast fashion? Answer for Consumption emissions (4) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Green New Deal (1) Question No: 2020/1265 Leonie Cooper I welcome your commitment to invest £50m in a Green New Deal (GND) for London. Over how many years will this money be spent? Green New Deal (1) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 My £50 million Green New Deal will support projects aimed at reducing London’s climate change emissions and other harmful environmental impacts including from our toxic air, while equipping its citizens and businesses to benefit from the opportunities presented by the transition to a zero-carbon future. The fund will run for three years from 2020-21 to 2022-23 and will leverage investment from third parties, including the private and public sector, to maximise the benefits delivered.

Green New Deal (2) Question No: 2020/1266 Leonie Cooper When do you expect to be able to commission programmes under the £50m London GND fund? Green New Deal (2) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Further detailed work on how the fund will operate is currently being undertaken. However examples of the kind of projects that the fund might support include: • Support for community renewable energy projects – such as solar installation • A new challenge fund for boroughs, similar to the Mayor’s Air Quality Fund, with a focus on area-based schemes • Development of new ways to accelerate investment to achieve net zero and unlock private sector finance • Driving new models to reduce consumption based emissions – including supporting businesses to reduce or reuse food, plastic packaging or textiles waste • Supporting Londoners to create and improve our green spaces, especially the green belt. • Accelerating the electrification of the bus fleet and support for electric vehicle charging infrastructure Full details on timescales for allocating funding will be announced in due course.

Green New Deal (3) Question No: 2020/1267 Leonie Cooper What targets and deliverables will you set to ensure the £50m London GND fund is spent most effectively? Green New Deal (3) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Key principles for the fund will include encouraging collaboration, that all sectors to take action, it has a real impact for Londoners – especially the most disadvantaged – and helps accelerate scale up of climate action. As per my answer to Mayor’s Question 2020/1266, further detailed work on how the fund will operate, targets and deliverables are under development and will be announced in due course.

Green New Deal (4) Question No: 2020/1268 Leonie Cooper If this is a success, could we see more funding allocated to a London GND in the future? Green New Deal (4) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 The £50m fund is intended to kick start action to address the most urgent challenges, demonstrate how progress can be made and identify opportunities for action at scale. It also complements existing programmes and sources of funding that address my Green New Deal objectives including my skills budget, £34 million energy for Londoners programme, my £500 million Mayor’s Energy Efficiency Fund and the £800 million I have allocated to air quality. In addition to accelerating financial flows to achieve net zero ambitions government must devolve funding and powers to address the urgent and true scale of the climate and ecological emergency. Green New Deal (5) Question No: 2020/1269 Leonie Cooper Will some of the Adult Education Budget be used to develop the skills base needed to make your London GND a success? Green New Deal (5) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 We have started assessing the demand for green skills in London in response to the need to transition to a low carbon circular economy and be able to deliver my proposed Green New Deal. This work includes planned analysis by GLA Economics and will also be informed by responses to the current Skills for Londoners Framework consultation. In this consultation, I have asked providers to respond on how they are embedding green skills in their provision and supporting their staff to deliver these skills. This work will help inform the development of my Adult Education Budget and how it is deployed as well as my proposed Green New Deal.

Resilience to extreme weather Question No: 2020/1270 Leonie Cooper London has been spared the worst of recent flooding but is likely to bear the brunt of any heatwaves this summer. What steps have you taken in the last year to ensure the GLA is prepared and are you also working with NHS colleagues on their preparations? Resilience to extreme weather The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 In the last year, I have kept Londoners informed during extreme heat events by sharing messaging at public locations such as bus stops. I am working with Public Health England and other partners to identify and develop a network of cool spots for Londoners to take refuge during heatwaves. I have confirmed London as the world’s first ‘National Park City’, and the green infrastructure I have funded will contribute to keeping the city cool. I have installed 28 water fountains with the Zoological Society of London, and I have partnered with Thames Water to install over 100 more across busy and accessible areas of London, of which 41 have been installed to date. I have also supported the Refill London scheme which now has over 3,500 refill points across the city. I have piloted an assessment of overheating risk in care homes and have also commissioned guidance for schools on adapting to London’s changing climate including heatwaves and also on minimising the heating impact of new development on the surrounding environment. Access to parks (1) Question No: 2020/1271 Leonie Cooper Data from Natural England shows just 56% of London’s children from BAME backgrounds spend time outside once a week, compared to 70% of white children. How do your environment programmes address this inequality? Access to parks (1) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 I want all Londoners, especially children, to have access to green space and nature. To date, I have awarded funding to over 250 community-led projects including 59 projects to green school playgrounds. BAME Londoners are more likely to live in areas of higher deprivation which tend to have fewer green spaces. My grants are supporting investment in these neighbourhoods to create more attractive outdoor spaces. This year over half of the 54 community projects awarded funding are in London’s 20 per cent most deprived wards, for example, the new nature adventure area at Elam Street Open Space in Lambeth. My National Park City Festival in July 2019 targeted Londoners who tend not to use green spaces. Of the 90,000 attendees 35,000 were children, 23,000 BAME Londoners and 9,000 18-24-year olds. Learning from the festival will be used to engage younger BAME Londoners in future events.

Access to parks (2) Question No: 2020/1272 Leonie Cooper How do you work with schools to promote the benefits of and enable outdoor education? Access to parks (2) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Since 2016 my Greener City Fund has supported 59 projects to green school playgrounds. These projects have supported outdoor education in schools by installing green screens and creating natural play areas and growing spaces. I have also provided 16,000 free trees to over 180 schools. Many more Greener City Fund projects have worked with schools, involving over 60,000 children. To help schools discover green spaces beyond the playground, Wild About London launches this month as part of my London Curriculum. This free teacher resource features lesson plans to get outside the classroom and explore London’s wildlife and habitats. It has been developed with the Canal and River Trust, Field Studies Council, Kew Gardens, London Wildlife Trust and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. This will help more children benefit from exploring, playing and learning outdoors. I have also supported the establishment of the National Park City Schools Network to meet these aims.

Deposit Return Scheme Question No: 2020/1273 Leonie Cooper What discussions have you had with Government to make progress on London becoming a trial location for their Deposit Return Scheme, as the Assembly called for in July 2019 and the Environment Committee called for in its April 2017 report on single-use plastic water bottles? Deposit Return Scheme The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 We responded to the Defra consultation on introducing a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland in May of last year following the publication of the national Resources and Waste Strategy. In that response I strongly supported the implementation of a well designed DRS that includes the widest possible application and widest possible range of materials and is fully aligned and synchronised with more consistent recycling services and a greater role for producer responsibility. Prior to the publication of the Resources and Waste Strategy GLA officers offered for London to host a trial deposit return scheme. This offer was not taken up as Defra stated they were not looking to establish a trial at that stage. At the time of the consultation Defra made it clear they still did not wish to develop a trial, preferring to develop a nation- wide approach. However, in my response I made it clear that London’s local authorities are well positioned to facilitate a network of DRS infrastructure and that London’s local authorities should be seen as a key partner of any DRS management organisation.

Reduction and Recycling Plans Question No: 2020/1274 Leonie Cooper Can you provide an update on the publication of Borough Reduction and Recycling Plans? How many are yet to be received? Reduction and Recycling Plans The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Proposal 7.2.1.b in my London Environment Strategy requires all London boroughs to produce Reduction and Recycling Plans (RRPs) by 2020. I have received draft RRPs from all boroughs. I have so far approved four of these (Enfield, Hackney, Richmond and Tower Hamlets) and a further 17 approval letters are with my office for final sign-off. Two RRPs are with boroughs for Cabinet approval of final versions that GLA officers have already commented on. GLA officers are finalising their review of all the remaining RRPs and I expect these to be approved in the coming weeks.

Air Quality Fund Question No: 2020/1275 Leonie Cooper Please provide a breakdown of Air Quality Fund spending by Borough since 2016. Answer for Air Quality Fund The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Young Londoners Fund Projects in Wandsworth Question No: 2020/1276 Leonie Cooper Please provide a list of projects that have received funding in Wandsworth as part of the Young Londoners Fund since its inception. Young Londoners Fund Projects in Wandsworth The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Through my Young Londoners Fund I have funded over 300 projects which will reach more than 110,000 young people across London. Twenty of these projects include support to young people from Wandsworth. A table of these projects is attached. A full list of projects funded through the Young Londoners Fund, including 15 which are pan-London, can be found at https://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/young-londoners-fund-projects

Young Londoners Fund Projects in Merton Question No: 2020/1277 Leonie Cooper Please provide a list of projects that have received funding in Merton as part of the Young Londoners Fund since its inception. Young Londoners Fund Projects in Merton The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Through my Young Londoners Fund I have funded over 300 projects which will reach more than 110,000 young people across London. Ten of these projects include support to young people from Merton. A table of these projects is attached. A full list of projects funded through the Young Londoners Fund, including 15 which are pan-London, can be found at: https://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/young-londoners-fund-projects

Borough of Culture (1) Question No: 2020/1278 Leonie Cooper Following the announcement of Lewisham and Croydon as the winners of the Borough of Culture awards for 2021 and 2023 respectively, how are you ensuring these boroughs learn from the best practice of Waltham Forest and Brent? Borough of Culture (1) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Council Leader Claire Coghill has described Waltham Forest’s year as London Borough of Culture as ‘life changing for the council’. It’s essential that what they and Brent have learnt is shared widely with title winners Lewisham and Croydon, as well as with those boroughs across London who are leading Cultural Impact Award projects. Waltham Forest published their full evaluation on 6 March 2020 at a conference at City Hall which was dedicated to understanding the learnings from their programme. Lewisham and Croydon attended, and it has also been shared with all boroughs. My Culture team is working with the London Culture Forum at London Councils, a group of borough arts officers. The aim is to support all 32 boroughs to help realise their cultural ambitions. This includes sharing learning from Waltham Forest and Brent and leading a reflective learning process to enable peer to peer support amongst borough officers. Waltham Forest and Brent are sharing their experience with this group, including through workshops on community engagement and programme development.

Borough of Culture (2) Question No: 2020/1279 Leonie Cooper Why has the Borough of Culture award been changed to operate on a two-yearly basis? Borough of Culture (2) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Following the announcement of my London Borough of Culture awards for 2019 and 2020, my team reviewed the application process with boroughs and strategic programme partners. The application process is an important part of the programme which helps to benefit all participating boroughs, including those who do not win. It includes workshops, training and advice sessions. For example, Lambeth used the application process to engage its residents and develop a cultural strategy. Boroughs said they wanted more time to develop partnerships, resources and ambitious cultural programmes, and so it was decided that the programme will move to run every other year. The decision also took into account recommendations from the London Assembly Regeneration Committee’s Creative Tensions report, which proposed the competition be run every two years to allow time for planning and learning.

Apprenticeships in London Question No: 2020/1280 Leonie Cooper The Government has missed its target to begin 3million apprenticeships by 2020. How are you working with the Government to improve the apprenticeship system in London? Apprenticeships in London The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 It is vital that Londoners have access to the opportunities that apprenticeships provide, but since the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy, apprenticeships in London have fallen from 44,380 in 2016/17 to 40,750 in 2018/19 – a reduction of 8%. To increase the number of apprenticeships in London, we have invested £1.3m in three Apprenticeships for Londoners projects, which will help businesses make best use of the apprenticeship levy to create nearly 2,000 apprenticeship opportunities. We have also been working with the Department for Education on the 5 Cities Project to support apprentice diversity across all sectors and levels of apprenticeships. We have worked with London’s businesses and London Councils to develop proposals for government to make the Apprenticeship system work better for London, and in the Skills for Londoners: Call for Action made the case for further devolution so we can make the system work better for London.

London Living Wage Question No: 2020/1281 Leonie Cooper How many employers in London are London Living Wage accredited? Answer for London Living Wage The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Migration salary Impact in London (1) Question No: 2020/1282 Leonie Cooper Does City Hall have data on the number of Londoners paid below the Government’s proposed £25,600 salary threshold for its points-based migration system? Migration salary Impact in London (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 GLA Economics recently published research on the potential impacts of new immigration policies in London, drawing on data provided by the Office for National Statistics: https://www.london.gov.uk/business-and-economy-publications/potential-impacts-skills- based-immigration-policies-london Current Issues Note 58 explores the potential impact of different salary thresholds levels – including a £27,000 and £24,000 general minimum salary threshold – for jobs that meet an RQF 3 skills threshold. Appendix C provides an estimate of the share of jobs in London which meet the RQF level 3 skills threshold and are paid below these salary thresholds. It is important to recognise that this research does not offer definitive judgments about every aspect of the Government’s proposed new immigration system. For example, it does not take into account exceptions to the general minimum salary threshold for new entrants or public sector occupations.

Migration salary Impact in London (2) Question No: 2020/1283 Leonie Cooper Does City Hall have data on the number of EU Londoners paid below the Government’s proposed £25,600 salary threshold for its points based migration system? Migration salary Impact in London (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 GLA Economics recently published research on the potential impacts of new immigration policies in London, drawing on data provided by the Office for National Statistics: https://www.london.gov.uk/business-and-economy-publications/potential-impacts-skills- based-immigration-policies-london Current Issues Note 58 explores the potential impact of different salary thresholds levels – including a £27,000 and £24,000 minimum salary threshold – for jobs that meet an RQF 3 skills threshold. Appendix C provides an estimate of the number of jobs in London which are held by workers born in the EEA and paid below these salary thresholds by occupation. It is important to recognise that this research does not offer definitive judgments about every aspect of the Government’s proposed new immigration system. For example, it does not take into account exceptions to the general minimum salary threshold for new entrants or public sector occupations.

Migration salary Impact in London (3) Question No: 2020/1284 Leonie Cooper What impact would the Government’s proposed £25,600 salary threshold have on the social care sector in London? Migration salary Impact in London (3) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 According to IPPR’s research, 66 per cent of Health and Social Work roles will be ineligible for the new points-based system. GLA Economics recently published research on the potential impacts of new immigration policies in London, drawing on data provided by the Office for National Statistics: https://www.london.gov.uk/business-and-economy-publications/potential-impacts-skills- based-immigration-policies-london Current Issues Note 58 shows that most roles within ‘Caring personal services’ will become ineligible for visas if the skilled worker route only covers occupations at RQF level 3 and above. Although some senior roles within the social care sector could still be eligible for work visas subject to the minimum salary threshold, the numbers of jobs in these roles in London was too low for detailed analysis of salary thresholds to be undertaken.

Migration salary Impact in London (4) Question No: 2020/1285 Leonie Cooper What impact would the Government’s proposed £25,600 salary threshold have on the construction sector in London? Migration salary Impact in London (4) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 GLA Economics recently published research on the potential impacts of new immigration policies in London, drawing on data provided by the Office for National Statistics: https://www.london.gov.uk/business-and-economy-publications/potential-impacts-skills- based-immigration-policies-london Current Issues Note 58 explores the potential impact of different salary thresholds levels – including a £27,000 and £24,000 general minimum salary threshold – for jobs that meet an RQF 3 skills threshold. Appendix C provides an estimate of the number of medium and higher-skilled jobs in London which are held by EEA workers and paid below these salary thresholds by occupation. This includes a large number of jobs in ‘Construction and building trades’. It is important to recognise that this research does not offer definitive judgments about every aspect of the Government’s proposed new immigration system. For example, the construction sector in London includes a very high share of self-employed workers, a group that would not meet the criteria for a skilled workers visa even without a salary threshold.

Migration salary Impact in London (5) Question No: 2020/1286 Leonie Cooper What impact would the Government’s proposed £25,600 salary threshold have on the hospitality sector in London? Migration salary Impact in London (5) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 GLA Economics recently published research on the potential impacts of new immigration policies in London, drawing on data provided by the Office for National Statistics: https://www.london.gov.uk/business-and-economy-publications/potential-impacts-skills- based-immigration-policies-london Current Issues Note 58 explores the potential impact of different salary thresholds – including a £27,000 and £24,000 general minimum salary threshold – for jobs that meet an RQF 3 skills threshold. Appendix C provides an estimate of the number of medium and higher-skilled jobs in London which are held by EEA workers and paid below these salary thresholds by occupation. This includes a large number of jobs in ‘Food preparation and hospitality trades’. It is important to recognise that this research does not offer definitive judgments about every aspect of the Government’s proposed new immigration system. For example, it does not take into account exceptions to the general minimum salary threshold for new entrants. Consultation with Businesses over UK negotiating position with the European Union Question No: 2020/1287 Leonie Cooper The UK’s negotiating mandate with the European Union, released on the 27th February 2020, states that ‘the Government intends to invite contributions about the economic implications of the future relationship from a wide range of stakeholders via a public consultation’. How will you ensure the voices of London’s businesses are heard during this consultation? Answer for Consultation with Businesses over UK negotiating position with the European Union The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Potential Customs Checks on food imported from the European Union after December 2020 Question No: 2020/1288 Leonie Cooper The European Union’s negotiating objectives for the future relationship with the United Kingdom states: ‘all imports will need to comply with the rules of the importing party and will be subject to regulatory checks and controls for safety, health and other public policy purposes.’ (https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/qanda_20_326) Do you share my concerns that the price of food imported from the European Union in London may rise due to non-tariff barriers such as customs checks? Potential Customs Checks on food imported from the European Union after December 2020 The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Yes, I am concerned about the impact on disadvantaged Londoners of any interruption to food supply chains into London, and of the potential for those interruptions having an impact on prices. This is one of the reasons why I asked the London Resilience Forum (LRF) to look at the short-term implications of Brexit on the supply and distribution of food, alongside other critical areas. They continue to work on this with the London Food Board and are working hard to understand how Government will maintain the continuity of food supply. The LRF continues to raise its concerns with Government about the unacceptable impacts of any interruptions to food supply for vulnerable Londoners. Coronavirus advice for Homeless People Question No: 2020/1289 Leonie Cooper Advice for the coronavirus suggests people with a confirmed diagnosis, symptoms, or contact with people with the virus or symptoms, should self-isolate indoors to reduce the risk of spreading the infection. What advice is available for homeless Londoners who are unlikely to be able to follow this advice? Coronavirus advice for Homeless People The Mayor Last updated: 19 March, 2020 This is a very fast moving emergency situation, so please note that this response was based on the developments and advice given at the time. I recognise that homeless Londoners on the streets, or in assessment centres or communal shelters, will find it extremely difficult to follow national advice on self-isolation. In addition, there are considerations for those in hostels with shared facilities and those accessing day centres for essential support. Last Friday, ahead of the publication of long-awaited Public Health England (PHE) guidance on COVID-19 and rough sleeping, this issue was the main focus of discussion with boroughs and the voluntary sector at my Life of the Streets Taskforce meeting. Given the woeful inadequacy of this guidance, which has since been published, and the extreme urgency of the situation, I am now working with partners to swiftly develop the strategy and co-ordinate the action needed to support this highly vulnerable group in the capital.

Hammersmith Bridge (1) Question No: 2020/1290 Leonie Cooper Can you update me on the current status of funding for the works on Hammersmith Bridge? Hammersmith Bridge (1) The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 Transport for London (TfL) has already committed £25 million to the restoration of the bridge and, together with London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, has now submitted a bid to the Government for the additional funding required. Hammersmith Bridge (2) Question No: 2020/1291 Leonie Cooper Can you update me on when the temporary bridge might be installed at Hammersmith Bridge? Hammersmith Bridge (2) The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 Subject to planning permission, works on the temporary bridge are expected to start in summer 2020.

Hammersmith Bridge (3) Question No: 2020/1292 Leonie Cooper Many constituents have complained that the additional bus services, put in to deal with the consequences of the closure of Hammersmith Bridge, are inadequate. What plans does TfL have to improve these bus services, especially during the rush hours? Hammersmith Bridge (3) The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 Transport for London (TfL) is continually monitoring the situation in this area, and has already made changes to the bus network, such as extending bus route 419 to Roehampton. TfL’s data from manual surveys and ticketing systems suggests that the current level of service provided is adequate for demand under usual traffic conditions, and there are no current plans to enhance bus services. TfL will continue to keep this under review, and would be happy to discuss specific reports of crowding or gaps in service.

Water Fountains Question No: 2020/1293 Leonie Cooper You recently announced the installation of water fountains in parts of Merton & Wandsworth. What further plans do you have to increase the number of fountains in Merton and Wandsworth? Water Fountains The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 I plan to increase the number of water fountains in Merton and Wandsworth by installing four more fountains in Merton and four more fountains in Wandsworth. This is in addition to the two water fountains installed at Mitcham Fair Green in Merton and Garratt Park in Wandsworth.

Cycle Hire Question No: 2020/1294 Leonie Cooper Many residents in my constituency would like to use cycle hire schemes to travel around, especially those that aren’t served well by the bus or train network. Can you tell me what further plans TfL has to extend the network of bicycles for hire and how local people might apply to get docking stations in their area? Answer for Cycle Hire The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Air Quality Question No: 2020/1295 Leonie Cooper What further improvements to air quality in Wandsworth do you expect, when the ULEZ is expanded to the north and south circulars in 2021? Air Quality The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 As a result of the tightening of the Low Emission Zone standard for heavy vehicles in October 2020 and expanding the Ultra Low Emission Zone to the north and south circulars in October 2021, there is forecast to be a 27 per cent reduction in harmful nitrogen oxide (NOx) from road transport in Wandsworth. There is also forecast to be a 20 per cent reduction in particulate matter (PM2.5) from vehicle exhausts. It is estimated that only 5 per cent of all road links within Wandsworth will still exceed the NO2 annual mean Limit Value of 40ug/m3 in 2021. Sutton Tram Extension Question No: 2020/1296 Leonie Cooper TfL have now confirmed which scheme they prefer for the tram extension to Sutton. Is a funding package now in place, with contributions from TfL, Merton, Sutton and central government, for this much-needed, long-awaited scheme? Sutton Tram Extension The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 A funding package for a tram extension to Sutton is not currently in place. Transport for London (TfL) has been working with the London boroughs of Sutton and Merton to explore options and make the case for funding for the scheme. There are current commitments from TfL, Merton and Sutton which total approximately £115m, but a significant funding gap remains. A contribution from central Government is not currently in place but funding pots are expected to soon be available from which contributions can be sought. To fully cover the amount required, more funding will be needed from both local and national sources and I will continue to seek opportunities to secure this funding.

2020 European Football Championship Question No: 2020/1297 Leonie Cooper How are you working to ensure the 2020 European Football Championship will benefit Londoners? Answer for 2020 European Football Championship The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Royalty and Specialist Protection Unit Funding Question No: 2020/1299 Unmesh Desai Please can you advise whether the funding for the Royalty and Specialist protection unit is provided in the form of a specific grant from central government, or whether this is paid for through the core police funding grant allocated to the Met? Royalty and Specialist Protection Unit Funding The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 A specific grant is received from Government to fully fund the Royalty and Specialist Protection unit.

Protected principals Question No: 2020/1300 Unmesh Desai Does the Royalty and Specialist Command unit continue to provide support for protected principals if they leave their duties as part of the Royal Family? Protected principals The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The MPS do not comment upon matters of personal protective security and their associated costs. The MPS has informed me that disclosure of such information could compromise the integrity of these arrangements and affect the security of the individuals concerned.

Officer retirement Question No: 2020/1301 Unmesh Desai How many Met Police officers retired from the MPS in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019? Please also provide how many new police officers (not joining from other forces) were sworn in and provided with their warrant cards in each of these years. Officer retirement The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The table below shows the numbers of officers who have retired and the number of new recruits (excluding transfers). Note this does not include medical ill health retirements. Year Retirement (FTE) Recruitment (FTE) 2016 1016 1204 2017 1083 1172 2018 1026 1548 2019 995 3183 Gang flagged crime Question No: 2020/1302 Unmesh Desai Why have the number of gang flagged crimes been decreasing since 2016? Gang flagged crime The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 There has been a reduction of approximately 50 per cent in gang flagged crime reports since Calendar Year 2016 (to Calendar Year 2019). Whilst gang flags reduced across all crimes, gang flagged crimes continue to account for a significant proportion of serious violence. As part of the MOPAC review of the Gangs Violence Matrix this reduction was considered, with some possible reasons cited as the effectiveness of MPS focus on policing London gangs, and the violence threat moving into other areas (e.g Organised Crime or county lines activity).

Live Facial recognition monitoring groups Question No: 2020/1303 Unmesh Desai Will community monitoring groups, such as those who review the MPS’s use of stop and search, be able to review the Met’s use of Live Facial Recognition technology? Live Facial recognition monitoring groups The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Independent Advisory Groups have been engaged and continue to be so and a Community impact Assessment is completed for each deployment. Deployment figures are published online (https://www.met.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/central/advice/met/facial- recognition/latest-past-deployment-data.pdf) to allow public scrutiny. Sections 7 and 8 of the Guidance Document refer to the Governance and Oversight arrangements (https://www.met.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/force- content/met/advice/lfr/mpf-lfr-guidance-document-v1-0.pdf

Unexplained wealth orders Question No: 2020/1304 Unmesh Desai How many unexplained wealth orders were obtained in London in 2018 and 2019? Unexplained wealth orders The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 There have been 15 Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) obtained in London between 2018 and 2019. These have been obtained by the National Crime Agency. The Metropolitan Police Service is currently working with the National Economic Crime Centre to see if UWOs can be used on a wider range of cases.

Money laundering arrests Question No: 2020/1305 Unmesh Desai How many people were arrested in London for money laundering offences in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019? Money laundering arrests The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Please see attached the requested data for the period specified.

Leasehold ground rents Question No: 2020/1306 Unmesh Desai Following the Competition and Markets Authority’s report into the miss-selling of leasehold properties, which finds that there is no legal or commercial justification for ground rents, will you commit to ensuring that no new leasehold properties – be they shared ownership or private sale – that receive grant or loan funding from the GLA, or are part of projects that do, have ground rents above £0? Leasehold ground rents The Mayor Last updated: 20 March, 2020 I am committed to ensuring that leaseholders in London get a fairer deal, including through the banning of leasehold houses and reducing ground rents to zero. I urge the Government to move swiftly to implement these legislative changes, but in the meantime I have asked my team to look at how to ensure the GLA and our partners are demonstrating best practice in this area. Affordable housing programme (1) Question No: 2020/1307 Unmesh Desai Of the total £4.82 billion affordable housing budget secured by the GLA until 2022, could you state how much money: 1. Has been allocated by the GLA to an affordable housing provider? 2. Has been received by the GLA from the Government? 3. Has been spent by the GLA to affordable housing providers? 4. Is currently in GLA accounts ahead of spending? Affordable housing programme (1) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 5. Allocation details are provided in my response to Mayor’s Question 2020/0069. 6. By the end of March 2020, the GLA will have received £3,609 million from central government in respect of the £4,820 million affordable housing grant. 7. In total, the GLA is estimated to have spent £1,708 million by the end of March 2020 in respect of the affordable housing grant. 8. Funding received from central government but remains unspent is estimated to be £1,901 million by the end of March 2020.

Affordable housing programme (2) Question No: 2020/1308 Unmesh Desai Could you set out what number of allocations made under your affordable housing programme have been through a) the Approved Provider Route b) Developer-led route and c) Negotiated Grant rates? Affordable housing programme (2) The Mayor Last updated: 20 March, 2020 Under the Affordable Housing Programme, £569m has been allocated via the Approved Provider Route; £61m via the Developer-led route and £526m to projects via the Negotiated route. This is based on allocations where the processing route is specified. The information relates to allocations on 10th March 2020. Affordable housing programme (3) Question No: 2020/1309 Unmesh Desai In how many cases has the Developer-led route allowed grant to be applied to all affordable homes in a scheme after initial grant has lifted the proportion of affordable homes above the 40% threshold? Affordable housing programme (3) The Mayor Last updated: 20 March, 2020 The Developer-led route can be accessed by housing providers who get their schemes to 40 per cent affordable housing (by habitable room) without grant. If they reach the 40 per cent threshold, they can access developer-led grant for all affordable housing in the scheme.

Affordable housing programme (4) Question No: 2020/1310 Unmesh Desai How do you monitor the proportion of housing starts that are affordable for Approved Providers in London? Could you provide a list of Approved Providers and the proportion of the homes they have started in London since April 2015 that are affordable? Affordable housing programme (4) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The GLA does not hold information on the overall number of affordable and open market homes developed or owned by housing providers in London. Each year, housing providers with AH16-21 programme agreements are required to confirm to the GLA that their development programme is on track to deliver at least 50 per cent affordable housing in line with the requirements for the funding allocation.

Affordable housing programme (5) Question No: 2020/1311 Unmesh Desai When you provide the next quarterly update to the GLA affordable housing statistics in May, and from then on, could you provide within or alongside those statistics a breakdown of provider, in particular so that we can monitor the number of new council homes being supported and the effectiveness of the Council Homes for Londoners programme? Affordable housing programme (5) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The GLA Published statistics provide and will continue to provide information on housing delivery at a programme level, including for the Building Council Homes for Londoners programme.

Affordable housing programme (6) Question No: 2020/1312 Unmesh Desai Could you provide an updated spreadsheet setting out all funding allocations made to date under your Affordable Housing Programme, both for organisations, and by borough, with the number of homes and amount allocated to each? Affordable housing programme (6) The Mayor Last updated: 20 March, 2020 Please see Mayor’s Question 2020/0069. This provides details of allocations by housing provider, and includes those boroughs with affordable housing funding agreements with the GLA.

Affordable housing programme (7) Question No: 2020/1313 Unmesh Desai What proportion of new homes supported by the GLA are wheelchair user dwellings (per Building Regulation M4(3))? Affordable housing programme (7) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 GLA-funded schemes must comply with the London Plan requirement that at least 10 per cent of new build homes are ‘wheelchair user dwellings’ i.e. designed to be wheelchair accessible, or easily adaptable for residents who are wheelchair users, and all other new build homes to be ‘accessible and adaptable’. An estimated nine per cent of GLA-funded homes completed in 2018/19 were ‘wheelchair user dwellings’. This figure includes remodelled homes, which are not subject to the London Plan requirement. Through my Care and Support Specialised Housing (CASSH) Fund, I am making at least £100m of capital funding available to deliver specialist homes for older and disabled Londoners. My Homes for Londoners team continue to work with registered providers and local authorities to develop more specialist homes. Right to Buy Ring-Fence Offer (1) Question No: 2020/1314 Unmesh Desai How many local authorities have signed up to your Right to Buy receipts ring-fence offer and how much funding has been a) allocated to each borough and b) drawn down by each borough? Right to Buy Ring-Fence Offer (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The Right to Buy ring-fence was designed to give local authorities more time to allocate and spend their Right to Buy receipts. To date, 20 local authorities have opted in to the Right to Buy ring-fence offer. As yet, no funding has been allocated to specific projects and none has been drawn down by the boroughs.

Right to Buy Ring-Fence Offer (2) Question No: 2020/1315 Unmesh Desai Do you, or will you, monitor the use of funding used by local authorities through the Right to Buy Ring-Fence Offer to monitor the number of new affordable homes started and completed through this funding? Right to Buy Ring-Fence Offer (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Yes, we will monitor the use of funding and tracking the number of new affordable home starts and completions that utilise this funding.

Building Council Homes for Londoners Question No: 2020/1316 Unmesh Desai Other than capital funding for grant, what support has the GLA provided to councils to increase the number of homes they are building. For example, how many (if any) GLA staff have been placed with councils, and has revenue funding been provided in any cases? Building Council Homes for Londoners The Mayor Last updated: 20 March, 2020 In addition to over £1 billion of capital funding I have allocated to councils through my Building Council Homes for Londoners programme (BCHfL), I have also provided over £10 million of revenue funding to local authorities to develop internal skills and capacity within their housing and planning teams through the Homebuilding Capacity Fund. Through BCHfL I have also provided £75,000 to fund Future of London to establish and run the Council-led Housing Forum, a dedicated forum for councils to share learning about building council homes. Since BCHfL was launched, three GLA staff members have been temporarily placed in councils to support housing delivery. I have also provided funding to establish Public Practice, a social enterprise that brokers time-limited placements within local authorities for planning and place-making practitioners that are working in the private sector.

Short term lettings Question No: 2020/1317 Unmesh Desai Following the GLA’s excellent “Short-term and holiday letting in London” report, how will you work with boroughs to better monitor the impact of short-term lettings in London, and what progress is being made with Government towards a statutory regulatory system? Short term lettings The Mayor Last updated: 20 March, 2020 My team has been working closely with London boroughs to understand the barriers to monitoring the prevalence and impact of short-term letting activity in the capital. The research you refer to makes clear that a key challenge for local authorities is a lack of available data on how many nights individual properties are let out for during any calendar year, and this is compounded by a lack of resource to carry out effective enforcement against those who contravene the law. London Councils and Airbnb have joined me in calling on Government to introduce a mandatory registration system for short-term lettings in London which would give councils the information they need to properly monitor and enforce against activity of this kind. I continue to push the Government on this point, but disappointingly they still support self- regulation by the industry, despite the clear evidence that the current approach is not working.

Private rented sector Question No: 2020/1318 Unmesh Desai Could you summarise what the focus of the London Borough Private Rented Sector Partnership has been since its establishment and how it has improved the Private Rented Sector for Londoners? Private rented sector The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 My Private Rented Sector (PRS) Partnership brings together PRS leads from the 33 London boroughs to share intelligence and best practice, and develop initiatives to improve standards and conditions for private renters. It has been instrumental to the delivery and continued success of my Rogue Landlord and Agent Checker, which empowers renters to check and report their landlord or letting agent, and supports borough enforcement. The Partnership provides a forum to promote priorities that help improve conditions for renters, such as property licensing, use of civil penalties, and fire safety, as well as encouraging partnership working with bodies such as Trading Standards, the Met Police and the London Fire Brigade. The Partnership is currently supporting the development of my Better Renting programme, which will create additional capacity in London boroughs to tackle poor property standards and includes a strong focus on improving support and advice to tenants experiencing difficulties.

Housing moves (1) Question No: 2020/1319 Unmesh Desai How many new London Affordable Rent homes have been a) made available through the Housing Moves scheme and b) let through the Housing Moves scheme? Housing moves (1) The Mayor Last updated: 20 March, 2020 The overwhelming majority of homes advertised and let through Housing Moves have been at social rents (which should include London Affordable Rent). London Affordable Rent is not monitored separately.

Housing moves (2) Question No: 2020/1320 Unmesh Desai How many lettings have been made through the Housing Moves scheme in each of the past 5 years? Housing moves (2) The Mayor Last updated: 20 March, 2020 There were 246 lets in 2015/16, 169 in 2016/17, 124 in 2017/18, 84 in 2018/19 and so far in 2019/20 (to 10 March) there have been 170. Housing moves (3) Question No: 2020/1321 Unmesh Desai Do you have a breakdown of lettings made through the Housing Moves scheme by tenure moved from and tenure moved to? Housing moves (3) The Mayor Last updated: 20 March, 2020 The Housing Moves scheme operates solely within the social sector.

TfL Performance Award Matrices Question No: 2020/1322 Unmesh Desai Please share the matrices TfL uses for the allocation of performance awards for (i) directors and (ii) managing directors. Answer for TfL Performance Award Matrices The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Union Communication with Staff at TfL Question No: 2020/1323 Unmesh Desai Please can you confirm whether TfL gives its recognised trade unions the facility to display information on staff intranet, internal social media and electronic notice boards (resources that are already used by internal and external organisations and advertisers) and if not, when this will be made available? Union Communication with Staff at TfL The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Transport for London’s (TfL) intranet currently publicises the quarterly Trade Union Fair where all seven recognised unions hold an open event to talk about the value of trade unions in the workplace. The intranet also contains specific information on the unions in London Underground and is a place where employees can access the documents that describe how TfL and the unions engage on joint consultation and collective bargaining in the interests of TfL. A review is underway with the unions of the TfL Framework for Consultation and Collective Bargaining and the future facilities available to the unions is an important aspect of this. TfL will carefully consider any representations made to extend facilities to include displaying information on the intranet, internal social media and electronic notice boards.

Bus Stops Cowbridge Lane and Cowbridge Lane (SB) in Barking Question No: 2020/1324 Unmesh Desai Please can you confirm whether there are any planned works by TfL to provide seating and rain cover at these two bus stops (Cowbridge Lane and Cowbridge Lane (SB)), which are used by a number of older attendees of Gurdwara Singh Sabha London East, or if not, whether such works can be undertaken and when? Bus Stops Cowbridge Lane and Cowbridge Lane (SB) in Barking The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Transport for London (TfL) and I do appreciate the benefits of bus shelters for our customers. However, certain criteria need to be met for a shelter to be installed, which these locations on Cowbridge Lane unfortunately do not meet. Cowbridge Lane northbound is the penultimate stop for route 368 and has a very low number of boarding passengers. On the southbound side there are only around 50 passengers a day and a significant number of underground utilities in the area, which mean a shelter cannot be installed without a significant amount of disruptive work.

Winter Programme Fund for rough sleepers Question No: 2020/1325 Unmesh Desai When will the Mayor report on the delivery outcomes from his 2019/20 Winter Programme Fund for rough sleepers? Winter Programme Fund for rough sleepers The Mayor Last updated: 20 March, 2020 My Winter Programme launched this winter, with the aim of ramping up vital services for people sleeping rough during the coldest months. Working together with London boroughs and charities, so far 484 people have already been supported by these extra services. I have been publishing weekly updates on the GLA website on the numbers of people helped since the Programme began, and will continue to provide these weekly figures to the public until the end of the Programme (31 March 2020). They can be found at: https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/housing-and-land/homelessness/mayors- rough-sleeping-services.

A Shared Endeavour’ report recommendations Question No: 2020/1326 Unmesh Desai Can the Mayor provide a progress report on the responses to the recommendations addressed to City Hall set out in the ‘A Shared Endeavour’ report on his Countering Violent Extremism programme? A Shared Endeavour’ report recommendations The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 After an unprecedented spate of perpetrated and foiled terrorist activity in 2017 I tasked my Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Programme with identifying new, improved and renewed opportunities to counter extremism in the capital. After the delivery of the most comprehensive city-wide engagement and review exercise in this policy area ever the report made recommendations to external specified authorities but also City Hall. In light of this report I was determined to lead from the front in tackling extremism and committed new investment totalling more than £1 million to deliver a new London CVE Programme. Many of these City Hall recommendations have been completed and others are in train. Some highlights have included the launch of a new civil society grant fund to deliver work which stands up to hate, intolerance and extremism and which my investment was match funded by Google.org; the delivery of a number of thematic pan-London events which have provided safety and security advice seminars to places of worship and the transformation of City Hall into a hub of good practice sharing and peer to peer learning through a right-wing extremism and youth counter radicalisation conference.

Brent Cross station Question No: 2020/1329 Andrew Dismore Do you agree with the renaming of Brent Cross station as Brent Cross East in view of the forthcoming creation of Brent Cross West station; and will you facilitate the change? Answer for Brent Cross station The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response Coronavirus inspired racism Question No: 2020/1330 Andrew Dismore East Asian restaurant and other businesses are suffering because of Coronavirus inspired racism and racist comments have been directed at Chinese children. Will you support the #iwilleatwithyou campaign to stand up to and reject this racist behaviour? Coronavirus inspired racism The Mayor Last updated: 19 March, 2020 This is a very fast moving emergency situation, so please note that this response was based on the developments and advice given at the time. I have always and will continue to make it clear that no form of racism or discrimination will be tolerated in London. Any use of the virus as an excuse for harassment, especially towards Chinese children is completely unacceptable. I am aware of national reports of increases in hate crime against the Chinese community following the publicity of the Coronavirus. The situation is being monitored daily and to date there has not been a significant increase in reported hate crime in London but we know that there is growing community concern. My teams are actively monitoring the impact that concerns about Coronavirus are having on businesses and tourism in the capital. There are no reasons for Londoners and visitors to the capital not to continue to go about their daily lives, enjoying the capital’s excellent attractions, shopping and restaurants. If you are targeted in any way – verbally or physically abused - or witness any such incident, I would encourage you to report it to the police by calling 101 (999 in an emergency), visiting a local police station or using the online reporting tool, which can be found here: https://www.met.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/hco/hate-crime/how-to- report-hate-crime/. This will help the police to identify those responsible and better enable the deployment of police officers to vulnerable areas. If you have witnessed or been the victim of crime, it is natural to feel a little overwhelmed and help and support is available to get you back on your feet and guide you through the investigation process. You can get help through Victim Support’s 24hr support line: 0808 1689 111 or from our specialist advocacy service CATCH (Community Alliance To Combat Hate) using the online reporting tool here: https://www.catch-hatecrime.org.uk/make-a- referral. Coronavirus impact [1] Question No: 2020/1331 Andrew Dismore Has any assessment been made about the impact of a Coronavirus pandemic on London’s hosting of the 2020 Euro finals? Answer for Coronavirus impact [1] The Mayor Last updated: 24 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Coronavirus impact [2] Question No: 2020/1332 Andrew Dismore Has any assessment been made about the impact of a Coronavirus pandemic on London’s emergency service staffing levels and ability to respond to an emergency? Coronavirus impact [2] The Mayor Last updated: 19 March, 2020 This is a very fast moving emergency situation, so please note that this response was based on the developments and advice given at the time. All Category 1 and 2 responders have reviewed their Business Continuity arrangements and their pandemic preparedness, following the London Resilience Forum that took place on 6 February. All organisations continue to review their plans in light of any new evidence and intelligence. All emergency services, as Category 1 responders, have a statutory duty to have in place business continuity plans for events like pandemics. These plans are well prepared and tested.

Fire Cadets Question No: 2020/1333 Andrew Dismore Will you meet your commitment to ensure there is a fire cadet scheme in every borough by the end of the current financial year? Fire Cadets The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Yes. Cadet schemes have been opening across over the last few months and the final schemes are currently on schedule to be open by the end of March.

Victoria Coach Station fire hazards Question No: 2020/1334 Andrew Dismore Reports state that fire safety experts have uncovered a catalogue of major fire risks at Victoria Coach Station which could have put thousands of passengers at risk and cause a potentially deadly ‘disaster’. What are you doing to address this concern urgently? Answer for Victoria Coach Station fire hazards The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Tube noise Question No: 2020/1335 Andrew Dismore The increased level of tube noise and vibration from Northern line underground trains between Golders Green and Hampstead stations are causing real issues for residents from loss of sleep at night times. This complaint has been registered before but the noise levels have now increased extraordinarily over the last two months. What will you do to address this problem urgently? Tube noise The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 Over recent years Transport for London (TfL) has received six complaints from residents in this area. Following these complaints, TfL carried out re-railing and joint removal works. In recent weeks, TfL has received a further complaint regarding Tube noise in this area. TfL will arrange for further readings to be taken in this property and carry out any practical action to reduce noise levels. I have asked that TfL officers keep you updated on progress.

Non-ACM cladding data collection Question No: 2020/1336 Andrew Dismore Further to your answer to Question No: 2020/0579, ‘ When do you expect MHCLG to publish information on buildings with forms of unsafe cladding other than ACM?’ Your answer being: The Government has set a deadline of March 2020 for local authorities to return data on the external walls of all high-rise buildings. I am not aware of any plans of the Government’s to publish this information. will you lobby the Government to publish this data so residents will know what hazards they face? Non-ACM cladding data collection The Mayor Last updated: 20 March, 2020 I agree that the Government should urgently publish details of which external wall systems have failed testing. This is long overdue and the lack of action is putting residents at risk. However, as with buildings with unsafe aluminium composite materials cladding, I do not support publishing a list of affected blocks given the increased safety risk this would pose to residents.

Appropriate adult funding [1] Question No: 2020/1337 Andrew Dismore Please advise which local authorities are the ‘lead commissioners’ of appropriate adult provision in each of the 12 BCU’s? Appropriate adult funding [1] The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 In respect of the MOPAC/NHS/Local Authority Appropriate Adult Scheme for London: • In Enfield and Haringey BCU, Enfield are the lead Commissioners for the live scheme; • No other London Borough yet receives a formal grant from MOPAC, many are in the latter stages of contractual negotiations to procure services. • In Lewisham, Bexley and Greenwich BCU, Lewisham is the lead borough. • Hackney Borough are commissioning services with the City of London. • In the remaining London boroughs, no authority has formally identified itself to the MPS as the lead for commissioning services.

Appropriate adult funding [2] Question No: 2020/1338 Andrew Dismore Please advise how much has been spent, by BCU and by Borough, on appropriate adult provision in each of the 12 BCU’s since April 2019. Appropriate adult funding [2] The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The provision of safe and effective police custody arrangements is vital to the work of the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and to the public’s trust and confidence in the Service. The Met takes this responsibility seriously and if there is a need for an appropriate adult and there is either no available service or there might be an inordinate delay, then the MPS may incur costs to ensure the justice process can proceed in a fair and timely manner. The MPS, my Office for Policing and Crime and local authority partners have worked in partnership to develop a shared approach to the provision of Appropriate Adult (AA) services, which aims to deliver a more universal service across London. The table below reflects appropriate adult costings for the MPS. Basic Command Boroughs Unit Total Tower Hamlets, Hackney Central East 22440 Lambeth, Southwark Central South 32623 Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Central West 137414 Fulham Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge East 22325 Enfield, Haringey North 7936 Camden, Islington Central North 22909 Waltham Forest, Newham North East 108004 Harrow, Brent, Barnet North West 125423 Bromley, Sutton, Croydon South 21373 Lewisham, Bexley, Greenwich South East 6802 Richmond, Wandsworth, Merton South West 33171 Hounslow, Ealing, Hillingdon West 28416 GRAND TOTAL 568836

NB: These figures do not necessarily reflect overall levels of demand. Enfield and Haringey have moved to a new partnership agreement and the full year costs be £59,825

TfL fire hazards (1) Question No: 2020/1339 Andrew Dismore For each station on the London Underground and London Overground networks, how many a) notices of deficiency and b) enforcement notices have been received from London Fire Brigade in each year from 2010 to the present? Answer for TfL fire hazards (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

TfL fire hazards (2) Question No: 2020/1340 Andrew Dismore For each bus depot operating TfL services in London, how many a) notices of deficiency and b) enforcement notices have been received from London Fire Brigade in each year from 2010 to the present? TfL fire hazards (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 From its regular discussions with bus operators, Transport for London is not aware of any depots being issued with notices of deficiency or enforcement notices from the London Fire Brigade during this time.

Capita performance (1) Question No: 2020/1341 Andrew Dismore How many times in each year since the introduction of London Fire Brigade’s Capita mobilising system has it crashed for a) less than one hour and b) longer than one hour? Capita performance (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The data for ‘unplanned service downtime’ of the Vision mobilising system is set out in the table below: Vision mobilising system Unplanned Service Downtime (USD) Less than one hour 2015 (part November/December only) 0 2016 3 2017 3 2018 3 2019 0 2020 (to end February 2020) 0 Capita performance (2) Question No: 2020/1342 Andrew Dismore How many hours in total has the Capita mobilising system used by the London Fire Brigade been non-functional since its introduction? Capita performance (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 For the 18 occasions between November 2015 and February 2020 when there was unplanned service downtime with the Vision mobilising system (please see my response to Mayor’s Question 2020/1341), the total time the system was not available was 56 hours and 58 minutes.

Capita performance (3) Question No: 2020/1343 Andrew Dismore How many times has an engineer been required to attend London Fire Brigade’s control rooms to deal with a problem with the Capita mobilising system? Capita performance (3) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 There is no specific data captured or held about the number of times engineers visit London Fire Brigade (LFB) control locations. Capita provide a wide range of support to the Vision mobilising solution including maintaining terminals used by Control staff at the London Operations Centre (and back-up control room), as well as the core mobilising servers, and supporting systems - Capita engineers therefore visit LFB’s control locations frequently. Engineers can also resolve issues remotely, so it is not always necessary to visit LFB premises.

Capita performance (4) Question No: 2020/1344 Andrew Dismore What is the average a) inner London and b) outer London attendance times for first and second appliances when London Fire Brigade Control Rooms are mobilising by hand due to a problem with the Capita mobilising system? Capita performance (4) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 London Fire Brigade’s attendance time to incidents is calculated from the point a Control officer mobilises the first resource to an incident, so recorded attendance times should be unaffected by secondary (manual) mobilising arrangements. It could take slightly longer for control staff to mobilise appliances manually, but no specific data is captured about this performance. In the time available, it has not been possible to collate the attendance times for every period when the Vision mobilising system was unavailable, but the London Fire Brigade (LFB) will write to you with the full analysis once it has been completed. Attendance times for inner and outer London on 15 February 2020 (when the Vision system was unavailable for 3 hours 17 minutes from 5am) are as set out in the table below (with comparable data from the same day in 2019).

First appliance Second appliance Inner London Outer London 15 February 2019 04:53 05:25 15 February 2020 04:49 05:24

LFB policy note review completion Question No: 2020/1345 Andrew Dismore Please provide the expected publication date for London Fire Brigade updated policy notes 790, 633, and 539. LFB policy note review completion The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Revised policy note 633 (PN 633) High Rise Firefighting was the subject of a London Fire Commissioner decision covering report and policy published on the 12 February 2020. The adoption date of 31 July 2020 for operational response is to allow time for operational staff to be trained in the policy. Revised policy note 790 (PN 790) Fire Survival Guidance Calls is approaching its final draft stage, and is planned for release for formal consultation on 16 March, with an expected publication date of June 2020. Policy note 539 (PN 539) Emergency Call Management is being replaced in its entirety, with the appendix relating to Fire Survival Guidance being incorporated into the revised PN 790. There are a number of appendices to PN 539, which are being systematically replaced with more robust policy notes specifically relating to Control (the first one being Fire Survival Guidance). It is anticipated that PN 539 will become obsolete by the end of the year as the appendices are replaced with new substantive policy notes. Visits to buildings with stay put suspended (1) Question No: 2020/1346 Andrew Dismore How often do London Fire Brigade crews visit buildings where stay put is suspended? Visits to buildings with stay put suspended (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 London Fire Brigade crews are informed when a premises on their station ground has a change of evacuation strategy, moving from stay put to simultaneous evacuation. Crews are provided with advice and guidance in relation to visiting the premises and ensuring that the waking watch is in place and functioning as per National Fire Chief Council’s (NFCC) guidance. Each watch on the station is directed to carry out familiarisation visits to the property and meet with the waking watch. For the first month this is at a rate of one visit per watch each week; from the second month onwards, this moves to two visits per month.

Visits to buildings with stay put suspended (2) Question No: 2020/1347 Andrew Dismore How many buildings is each London Fire Brigade station responsible for visiting owing to the suspension of stay put at those sites? Visits to buildings with stay put suspended (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The number of buildings the London Fire Brigade is responsible for visiting owing to the suspension of the buildings’ stay strategy in each station ground is shown in the following table.

Station Ground Number Acton 1 Barking 4 Battersea 7 Bethnal Green 7 Brixton 2 Bromley 1 Chelsea 2 Clapham 3 Croydon 5 Dagenham 1 Deptford 2 Dockhead 4 Dowgate 3 Downham 2 Ealing 2 East Greenwich 6 East Ham 1 Erith 1 Euston 2 Fulham 2 Greenwich 7 Harrow 1 Heathrow 1 Heston 1 Holloway 5 Homerton 12 Ilford 1 Islington 3 Kensington 1 Kentish Town 1 Kingsland 3 Lambeth 3 Lewisham 5 Mill Hill 2 New Malden 25 Norbury 3 North Kensington 6 Northolt 1 Old Kent Road 4 Paddington 10 Park Royal 3 Peckham 5 Plaistow 2 Plumstead 9 Poplar 28 Richmond 1 Romford 7 Shadwell 2 Shoreditch 21 Soho 4 Southall 1 Stanmore 4 Stoke Newington 4 Stratford 16 Sutton 1 Tottenham 1 Walthamstow 1 Wandsworth 4 Wembley 8 West Hampstead 3 Whitechapel 3 Willesden 4 Woodside 1 Total: 286

Stay put suspension (1) Question No: 2020/1348 Andrew Dismore How many buildings in each borough have Stay Put suspended for reasons of ACM cladding? Please break this down by social and private sector. Stay put suspension (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 London Fire Brigade is aware of 120 ACM-cladded buildings that have changed their evacuation strategy from stay put to simultaneous evacuation. Of those, 88 are within the private sector and 32 are within the social sector.

Borough Private Social Total Barking and Dagenham 0 1 1 Barnet 2 1 3 Bexley 0 0 0 Brent 1 11 12 Bromley 0 1 1 Camden 1 0 1 City of London 0 0 0 Croydon 1 2 3 Ealing 3 0 3 Fulham 0 0 0 Greenwich 7 0 7 Hackney 1 4 5 Harrow 1 0 1 Havering 1 0 1 Hillingdon 0 0 0 Hounslow 0 0 0 Islington 5 1 6 Kensington and Chelsea 1 0 1 Lambeth 0 2 2 Lewisham 0 0 0 Newham 6 1 7 Redbridge 0 0 0 Richmond 0 0 0 Southwark 0 5 5 Sutton 0 0 0 Tower Hamlet 35 1 36 Waltham Forest 0 1 1 Wandsworth 13 1 14 Westminster 10 0 10 TOTALS: 88 32 120

Stay put suspension (2) Question No: 2020/1349 Andrew Dismore How many buildings in each borough have Stay Put suspended for reasons other than ACM cladding? Please break this down by social and private sector. Stay put suspension (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 In total, London Fire Brigade is aware of 166 buildings that have changed their evacuation strategy from stay put to simultaneous for reasons other than ACM cladding. Of those, 88 are within the private sector and 78 are within the social sector. Borough Private Social Total Barking and Dagenham 3 0 3 Barnet 0 0 0 Bexley 0 1 1 Brent 14 0 14 Bromley 0 0 0 Camden 3 1 4 City of London 1 0 1 Croydon 2 4 6 Ealing 2 0 2 Fulham 0 2 2 Greenwich 11 0 11 Hackney 3 26 29 Harrow 1 0 1 Havering 7 0 7 Hillingdon 1 0 1 Hounslow 1 0 1 Islington 2 2 4 Kensington and Chelsea 1 1 2 Lambeth 0 0 0 Lewisham 6 6 12 Newham 7 5 12 Redbridge 1 0 1 Richmond 1 0 1 Southwark 6 5 11 Sutton 9 17 26 Tower Hamlets 0 8 8 Waltham Forest 0 0 0 Wandsworth 0 0 0 Westminster 6 0 6 TOTAL 88 78 166 Duration of stay put suspension Question No: 2020/1350 Andrew Dismore London Fire Brigade (LFB) and National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) have called out the extremely lengthy periods of time that buildings have required interim fire safety measures to address the suspension of stay put advice. Yet in response to question 2019/20477 you stated that LFB does not collect information on how long a building has had stay put suspended, depriving LFB and others of a useful source of information. Will you take steps to rectify this and record the data? Duration of stay put suspension The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The Government note ‘Advice for Building Owners of Multi-storey, Multi-occupied Residential Buildings’, published in January 2020, provides guidance for Responsible Persons and building owners with regard to informing Fire and Rescue Services of the introduction of interim measures. London Fire Brigade (LFB) has seen an increase in the level of engagement from both Responsible Persons and building owners since the publication of the consolidated guidance. The LFB is are taking steps to record this information by making provision to record the date at which they were notified of these measures being introduced. This will enable LFB to continue to monitor the length of time interim measures have been in place.

Numbers of state aid forms for cladding remediation Question No: 2020/1351 Andrew Dismore What is the a) modal average, b) highest and c) lowest number of state aid forms that have needed to be collected to progress remediation in private high-rise residential buildings accessing the GLA-administered fund? Numbers of state aid forms for cladding remediation The Mayor Last updated: 20 March, 2020 State Aid declarations are only considered once a building owner submits a full application to the Private Sector ACM Cladding Remediation Fund. As of 10 March 2020, one building had reached this status. The building collected State Aid declarations from all units within the building. Operational risk database (ORD) review Question No: 2020/1352 Andrew Dismore How many ORD entries for high rise premises have been reviewed since June 2017, and how many have been found to require further information? Operational risk database (ORD) review The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 4,256 residential high-rise buildings have a premises risk assessment (PRA), of which 4,013 (94 percent) have been reviewed since the 14 June 2017. Not every building (or high-rise building) requires an Operational Risk Database (ORD) entry. The need for an ORD record is determined by the Brigade’s agreed ‘premises risk assessment’ (LFB policy 800). Following the PRA review, 1,300 ORD records have been updated.

London Fire Brigade (LFB) command unit recommissioning Question No: 2020/1353 Andrew Dismore How many command units are being procured for LFB and where will they be based? London Fire Brigade (LFB) command unit recommissioning The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 All eight Command Units (CUs) plus the one existing reserve are being replaced. The new locations for CUs will be Plaistow, Holloway, Park Royal, Forest Hill, Richmond, Mitcham, Dockhead fire stations and one CU will be located at the London Operations Centre (LOC) Brigade Control. The reserve CU will be held at Ruislip.

London Fire Brigade (LFB) Control room relocation Question No: 2020/1354 Andrew Dismore What is the average time taken from the decision being made to relocate from Merton Control to Stratford Control, and the fallback centre being fully operational? London Fire Brigade (LFB) Control room relocation The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Once the decision is taken to relocate Control from Merton to the fall-back location at Stratford, North West Fire Control (as our ‘buddy’ Control) will be informed and will take 999 emergency calls on behalf of London Fire Brigade. The Control team will then be taken on blue lights to Stratford (approximately 40 mins drive under blue light conditions). It is estimated that it would take approximately one hour from the decision to relocate being made to being able to receive calls and mobilise resources from Stratford. The fall-back Control room at Stratford is always immediately available for use in this way – either planned or unplanned.

London Fire Brigade (LFB) Control to incident commander communication Question No: 2020/1355 Andrew Dismore What progress has been made on providing a direct communication link between Control and the Incident Commander? London Fire Brigade (LFB) Control to incident commander communication The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 There continues to be a direct communications link between London Fire Brigade Control and the Incident Commander (IC) via Airwave digital radios. On fire engines these radios are vehicle-mounted, whereas officers have handheld digital radios for this purpose. The revised Fire Survival Guidance (FSG) policy directs Control and the IC to a designated Airwave radio channel to facilitate the uninterrupted passing of FSG information between them. An FSG technology solution project is underway to develop an electronic system allowing the simultaneous recording and updating of FSG call information and actions being taken to resolve those calls. Control and ICs will be able to update this system in real time ensuring that there is a single electronic reference source for all FSG information. This solution is currently in development, with rollout anticipated by December 2020.

Multiple fire survival guidance (FSG) calls Question No: 2020/1356 Andrew Dismore Does the London Fire Brigade have a procedure for dealing with more FSG calls than it has Control operators on duty at any one time? Multiple fire survival guidance (FSG) calls The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Dealing with multiple Fire Survival Guidance (FSG)calls is a key component of the new FSG policy. At present, London Fire Brigade (LFB) has well-rehearsed overflow arrangements with North West Fire Control, who would start to take 999 calls (including FSG calls) when LFB Control starts to receive a high volume of calls. To support these overflow arrangements, a new National Talk Group can be used for sharing risk critical information between Control rooms when they start to receive calls on behalf of LFB (or any other Fire and Rescue Service) in addition to normal ‘buddy arrangements.’ Furthermore, the on-duty Operations Manager and duty Senior Operations Manager will liaise closely with BT to manage the overflow of calls. For additional resilience, fire officers would also be mobilised into the London Operations Centre in Merton (or the fall-back Control room in Stratford) to support Control officers when handling a large number of FSG calls.

Resilience to coronavirus of emergency services Question No: 2020/1357 Andrew Dismore How will blue light staff get to work in the event of restrictions on travel owing to coronavirus? Resilience to coronavirus of emergency services The Mayor Last updated: 19 March, 2020 This is a very fast moving emergency situation, so please note that this response was based on the developments and advice given at the time. There is currently no suggestion that restrictions on travel will be imposed. The maintenance of essential services to enable London to function is core to the principle of any emergency response. This includes our highly resilient transport network. I continue to follow expert advice, and there is no suggestion that we should restrict travel to such an extent that critical employees such as the emergency services staff cannot get to work.

Government review of stay put Question No: 2020/1358 Andrew Dismore What participation does the London Fire Brigade have in the Government’s review of stay put and mass rescue operations and when is this project expected to produce a report and / or recommendations? Government review of stay put The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Fire and Rescue Services’ (FRS) involvement in the Government review is being coordinated through the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC). London Fire Brigade is not part of the FRS steering group for this review, but will be providing information and subject matter expertise in support of the review when requested. There are no published timelines for reporting at present. Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations for building owners (1) Question No: 2020/1359 Andrew Dismore How many buildings have implemented the steps, insofar as possible within the current legal and regulatory framework, recommended in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry? Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations for building owners (1) The Mayor Last updated: 20 March, 2020 The GLA does not monitor compliance so does not hold this data. However, given the urgency and importance of this issue, on Thursday 5 March 2020 I wrote directly to over 500 building owners and managers across London to draw their attention to the recommendations and urge them to take the necessary steps to offer the highest standards of fire safety. The letter is available at: https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/letter_and_recommendations_from_the_ mayor_of_london.pdf.

Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations for building owners (2) Question No: 2020/1360 Andrew Dismore What steps are the London Fire Brigade and the GLA taking to get building managers to implement the reforms in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry ahead of new legislation? Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations for building owners (2) The Mayor Last updated: 20 March, 2020 On Thursday 5 March 2020, I wrote to over 500 building owners and managers to draw their attention to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations and urge them to take the necessary steps to offer the highest standards of fire safety. Recipients included councils, housing associations, developers, private building owners on GLA estate, applicants to the Private Sector ACM Cladding Remediation Fund and some managing agent trade bodies. The letter and appended recommendations are available at: https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/letter_and_recommendations_from_the_ mayor_of_london.pdf.

Cladding remediation funds March update Question No: 2020/1361 Andrew Dismore Please state how much money has been a) allocated and b) disbursed and to how many buildings for the GLA-administered social and private sector ACM cladding remediation funds. Cladding remediation funds March update The Mayor Last updated: 20 March, 2020 The GLA administers the Social and Private Sector ACM Cladding Remediations Funds (SSCRF and PSCRF) on behalf of the Government. The Government has allocated £1,119,247 of funding from the PSCRF, £49,496 of which has been disbursed. The Government has allocated £208,440,037 of funding from SSCRF, £90,278,997 of which has been disbursed. These figures are accurate as of 10 March 2020.

Dangerous Cladding Question No: 2020/1362 Andrew Dismore It is becoming increasingly clear that the Government remedial fund, limited solely to ACM cladding on tall buildings is too restrictive and inadequate in quantum. Other types of cladding are often equally dangerous but are excluded; and residents are facing huge bills for ‘waking watch’ and other fire prevention works. Will you lobby the Government to extend and improve the scheme in London to allow other high fire risk buildings to be included? Dangerous Cladding The Mayor Last updated: 20 March, 2020 I have long called for the existing cladding remediation funds to be extended. While it is welcome that the Government announced in the Budget an additional £1 billion for building safety, this is simply not sufficient. This funding only applies to buildings over 18m and I am concerned that most local authorities and housing associations will be ineligible for this funding on the basis that that they did the right thing by committing early on to protect leaseholders from costs.

Lark Court fire safety certification (1) Question No: 2020/1363 Andrew Dismore Notting Hill Genesis have failed to ensure an intrusive fire safety inspection has been carried out, resulting in my constituents being unable to remortgage, sell, or move. Do you agree that building management companies should address fire safety certification as a matter of urgency? Lark Court fire safety certification (1) The Mayor Last updated: 20 March, 2020 I agree that building management companies should do everything they can to respond to requests for fire safety certification. I am, however, also aware that delays can occur for reasons beyond social landlords’ immediate control, including the lack of qualified experts available to carry out these inspections. Given the scale of this national crisis, I have long called for the Government to take this seriously by providing a clear basis for prioritisation of buildings and addressing the competence and capacity issues in the supply chain.

Lark Court fire safety certification (2) Question No: 2020/1364 Andrew Dismore What more can you do to encourage building owners, like Notting Hill Genesis, to prioritise getting fire safety certificates for their buildings so that residents are not trapped in homes of unassessed safety? Lark Court fire safety certification (2) The Mayor Last updated: 20 March, 2020 On Thursday 5 March, I wrote to over 500 building owners and managers across London setting out recommendations on building safety, informed by the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report and other best practice. The letter is available at https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/letter_and_recommendations_from_the_ mayor_of_london.pdf. However, I recognise the challenges faced by social sector landlords to carry out inspections and remediation works, and I will continue to urge the Government to support the sector adequately.

240 bus Question No: 2020/1365 Andrew Dismore The 240 bus route runs through town centres, residential areas and passes many schools in Mill Hill, Edgware and Hendon. It still uses polluting Euro IV diesel buses, increasing the risk of respiratory disease (especially in younger children). A local resident in Barnet contacted TfL customer services, who seem to think that the company in charge of running this service, Metroline, has been using contractually compliant Euro VI buses. This is unfortunately not the case according to the resident and harmful pollutants continue to be emitted on a daily basis by these buses. Will you look into this and ensure these buses are up to standard? 240 bus The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 The 240 bus route will be raised to the ultra-clean engine standard by autumn 2020. The overall Euro VI retrofit and replacement programme is very well advanced, with 95 per cent of the fleet already at this level or better. Once we reach 100 per cent, Transport for London will be moving to a zero-tailpipe-emission fleet as quickly and economically as possible, working towards the next major milestone of 2,000 zero-tailpipe-emission buses by 2025.

School exclusions Question No: 2020/1366 Len Duvall OBE If children expelled from school are more likely to be involved in crime, when can we expect the Violence Reduction Unit to set some objectives and metrics for how it plans to improve the way exclusions are managed in the future in London? School exclusions The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 We need to reverse the trend that has seen a rise in permanent exclusions in England since 2012/13. We know it affects the most vulnerable children in society and risks abandoning them, damaging their life prospects, and bringing them into contact with violence – either as victims of it or as perpetrators. The VRU’s role is an influencing one, using evidence and insight to inform an evidence base to advocate for a systemic change approach on exclusions. The Unit has launched the Supporting Inclusive Schools programme. Sixteen boroughs were selected to participate, based on local crime and public health data, and the VRU’s assessment on potential for the greatest impact. Each borough was required to select schools that have higher than average exclusion rates. Around 200 schools could benefit from this programme. I expect to find improvements in attendance, attainment, and behaviour, leading fewer children to be excluded.

Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) work with Pupil referral units Question No: 2020/1367 Len Duvall OBE How is the VRU working with Pupil Referral Units? Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) work with Pupil referral units The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The period after school is a particularly high-risk period for vulnerable children. As a result, the VRU has been able to offer up to £40,000 to 16 priority boroughs for one year (April 2020 to March 2021) for the provision of after school activity between 15:00 and 19:00. This fund can also be used to support weekend and holiday activities and much is directed towards activities for young people in pupil referral units. In addition to the funding, the Unit are visiting and working with PRUs and recently hosted a roundtable with education specialists which included identifying good practice in supporting young people in PRUs. Furthermore, working with a variety of other organisations, the VRU is developing a peer mentorship scheme for young people in PRUs to ensure that every pupil has a trusted adult in their life.

Targets for school exclusions Question No: 2020/1368 Len Duvall OBE How many fewer pupils does the Violence Reduction Unit and its partners hope to have been expelled from secondary schools in London by the end of 2020 compared with 2019? Targets for school exclusions The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 We need to reverse the trend that has seen a rise in permanent exclusions in England since 2012/13. We know it affects the most vulnerable children in society and risks abandoning them, damaging their life prospects, and bringing them into contact with violence – either as victims of it or as perpetrators. Reducing exclusions is vital but it is a long-term project. I am using all my influence to advocate for reducing school exclusions. The VRU is working with experts and existing networks to develop policy and practice while investing in an inclusive schools programme which is reaching 200 schools. This has had positive results elsewhere – most notably in Scotland. But I have no direct power over education or schools in London. The VRU’s role is an influencing one, using evidence and insight to inform an evidence base to advocate for a systemic change approach on exclusions.

Schools engaged with through the Violence Reduction Unit Question No: 2020/1369 Len Duvall OBE How many secondary schools is the Violence Reduction Unit actively working with in London as part of its work to reduce school exclusions? Please provide this information by borough. Schools engaged with through the Violence Reduction Unit The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The VRU has launched the Supporting Inclusive Schools programme. Sixteen boroughs were selected to participate, based on local crime and public health data, and the VRU’s assessment on potential for the greatest impact. Each borough will run four initiatives that will: promote healthy relationships; support the transition from primary to secondary school; create a nurturing whole-school environment; and provide after-school provision to young, vulnerable people. Each borough was required to select schools that have higher than average exclusion rates. Around 200 schools could benefit from this programme. I expect to find improvements in attendance, attainment, and behaviour, leading fewer children to be excluded. As a public health approach to reducing secondary school exclusions would recognise the importance of interventions that also include primary schools, and other stakeholders like PRUs too.

Free burglar alarm Question No: 2020/1370 Len Duvall OBE How many households in London contain a resident over the age of 65? And therefore, how much would it cost over four years to give each household a free burglar alarm, including the cost of each alarm, installation and service after one year? Free burglar alarm The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Based on the Annual Population Survey data from 2018, the estimated London households with a resident over the age of 65 is 23 per cent (791,672). As the prices of alarm models and associated costs of instillation and servicing are so varied, it is not possible to provide an accurate estimate on the cost of installing a free burglar alarm for each of these households.

Domain Awareness System Question No: 2020/1371 Len Duvall OBE How much would implementing the NYPD style database, Domain Awareness System, in London cost? Domain Awareness System The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The NYPD Domain Awareness System is reported to have cost between $230 and $350 million in its initial phase, supported by an investment of $160 million in handheld and in- car devices. No estimate has been made about the cost of implementing the system in London, but some of the features of the system are already part of the MPS’ technology investment programme, including making better use of CCTV, giving officers access to mobile devices and live intelligence, improvements to the command and control system and better use of data analytics. It is important to note that the Government’s capital grant to the MPS has been cut by £9 million to just £3 million. This is around 1.1 per cent of the top-end estimate of the cost to New York of implementing the Domain Awareness System.

Police stations Question No: 2020/1372 Len Duvall OBE What would be the impact to the Metropolitan Police Service, particularly on police officer numbers, if you were to re-open 38 police stations in London? Police stations The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The commitment in the Public Access Strategy is for one front counter open 24 hours, seven days a week in each Borough and this remains. We know that many of the front counters which were closed in 2017 had very low footfall, with some receiving just a handful of visits every day. The MPS are currently reviewing their estate in light of the increase in officers promised by the Government. An ongoing lack of clarity makes it challenging to complete this assessment. Retaining front counters in buildings which are otherwise not required for wider policing purposes would have a significant impact on both revenue savings (which the Public Access Strategy identified as £8 million, the equivalent of over 140 police officers based on the disposals list at the time) and capital receipts needed for essential investment in technology, estates and equipment. Keeping front counters open would also increase the capital costs to the MPS as many are in a poor state of repair and would need modernisation. Our access strategy is reflecting the significant uptake in online crime reporting which shows we are responding to the public’s changing demands in how they access police services. Support for communities in areas of Strategic Regeneration? Question No: 2020/1374 Nicky Gavron Policies SD1 and SD10 of your new London Plan state that you will provide support and leadership to “Strategic Areas for Regeneration”, which are within the 20% most deprived areas of England, with initiatives undertaken in collaboration with local communities. What funding and resources does the 2020/21 Budget make available to these communities, to empower them to shape their area’s future? Support for communities in areas of Strategic Regeneration? The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Supporting London’s Strategic Areas of Regeneration is a key aspect of my new London Plan. The Plan requires local authorities to engage and collaborate with their communities throughout the development of regeneration programmes for these areas. We’re also providing support from City Hall, particularly in Opportunity Areas, which include many Strategic Areas of Regeneration. For example, in developing the Royal Docks & Beckton Riverside Opportunity Area Planning Framework officers have carried out over 20 stakeholder meetings, fifteen pop-up events, five stakeholder workshops, and set up a dedicated consultation website. These costs are met by general budgets. Through the Good Growth Fund we’ve also supported initiatives in Opportunity Areas to support locally-defined delivery plans, for example at the Old Kent Road, in Bexley Riverside and in Kensal Canalside. Funding through the Good Growth Fund is now fully committed following my recent announcement of £23.7m to support over 40 projects in Round 3. There was an additional one year settlement for Local Growth Deal funding in the recent Budget, which was a key source of funding for the Good Growth Fund. We await further detail on the availability of longer term funding.

GLA Funded Family Homes Question No: 2020/1375 Nicky Gavron Following your response to my question 2020/0599, will you ensure that information related to the bedroom breakdown of homes becomes mandatory as part of GLA funded programmes, so that delivery can be effectively monitored and scrutinised by the Assembly, and so that the Mayor’s funding matches the need identified in the Strategic Housing Market Assessment and other evidence? The Affordable Homes Programmes funding guidance states that “Providers are expected to build homes that match local and pan- London needs, in terms of size and typology” so it is important that this is monitored. GLA Funded Family Homes The Mayor Last updated: 20 March, 2020 Housing providers with funding agreements for affordable housing with the GLA are required to confirm the bedroom breakdown for homes when projects reach closure stage in the GLA systems. Project closure can take place at any point after the project has completed and reported via GLA statistics. The details provided on the GLA website and in response to Mayor’s Question 2020/0599 relate to starts on site which reflect delivery towards the Mayor’s overall housing target for this settlement period.

Connington Road Lewisham Appeal Question No: 2020/1376 Nicky Gavron How much was spent by the GLA for the planning appeal and public inquiry for the Connington Road, Lewisham, site (GLA case number: 3409b) that was held in May 2019? Unlike other similar appeals where the GLA has directed refusal, there does not appear to be a formal decision associated with this case – could you explain why that is? Connington Road Lewisham Appeal The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 The GLA was not a principal party to the inquiry and GLA officers attended to give viability evidence in support of Lewisham Council’s decision to refuse. The GLA spent £5,350 on a build costs consultant and paid £3,000 towards representation by the Council’s barrister (both figures excluding VAT). The costs were below the threshold for a formal approval and were carried out under a Delegated Authority Record.

Call-ins Question No: 2020/1377 Nicky Gavron Could you provide an updated table to the response you gave to my question 2019/9265, providing breakdown of the total number of units by bedroom-size and tenure, and the changes to each that have been secured following the call-in on applications you have called-in since coming to office? Call-ins The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 The updated complete breakdown of housing numbers by application scheme, before and after call-in, is shown in the attached table. Across the 14 cases that the Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration & Skills and I have called-in and approved at a Representation Hearing, I have secured an additional 599 affordable and social rented homes and an additional 684 intermediate homes following call-in. I have also increased delivery of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes across all affordable tenures. Overall, my interventions have delivered an additional 635 homes for Londoners following call-in and almost 9,000 new homes in total.

PRISM app Question No: 2020/1378 Nicky Gavron Since its launch last summer, could you provide an update on how you have worked with housebuilders to roll-out the PRISM app and could you provide any examples of where it is being used by GLA partners, and will it feature in the housing design guidance being published later this year? PRISM app The Mayor Last updated: 20 March, 2020 Since its launch in June 2019, officers have commissioned Bryden Wood Technology and Cast Consultancy to undertake further enhancements to the Prism design app. This further work includes new design features and typologies, the inclusion of additional precision manufactured housing (PMH) systems and an improved user interface, as well as targeted engagement with GLA partners to consider how the app could be used to support greater uptake of PMH on new schemes. The updated version of Prism is expected to be released later this year. In addition, the app enhancements ensure that the app is better aligned with requirements outlined in the draft Design Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG), with notifications provided to users when certain design and planning standards are breached. The SPG does not include specific PMH design standards, as all housing schemes are expected to meet the same design requirements regardless of the construction method used.

Precision Manufactured Homes Question No: 2020/1379 Nicky Gavron What proportion of successful bids to the GLA for affordable housing funding involve an element of precision-manufactured homes? Precision Manufactured Homes The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The GLA’s Open Project System (OPS), which is used to administer the Mayor’s Affordable Homes Programme (AHP), does not currently track information about the number of schemes that have adopted precision manufactured homebuilding (PMH) methods. Officers are currently considering how a new tracking or monitoring regime could be implemented to serve this function in the future. The Innovation Fund, which forms part of the broader AHP, provides funding for innovative ways of delivering more affordable homes in London – including through the adoption of PMH methods. To date, the Innovation Fund has provided funding to three schemes that utilise PMH methods: Pocket Living, Apex Airspace and the Pan-London Accommodation Collaborative Enterprise (PLACE).

Car free cities (1) Question No: 2020/1380 Nicky Gavron With another car free day on the horizon in London, how are you embedding pro- pedestrian and cycling policies into new developments in London? Answer for Car free cities (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Car free cities (2) Question No: 2020/1381 Nicky Gavron How far will the new London Plan go to making London a “fifteen-minute city”, which your Parisian counterpart Anne Hidalgo has set out to mean a city where “you can find everything you need within 15 minutes from home”? Car free cities (2) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Central to the Good Growth principle that underpins the new London Plan is the drive to make the best use of the scarce land we have. Realising this ambition will mean planning development in such a way that leads to Londoners having shorter trips – that can be easily made by a short walk or cycle - to reach the amenities and services they rely on every day. The policies in the Plan will go a long way to achieving this aim. It strongly supports higher density development, and the co-location of different uses, in areas well connected to jobs, services, infrastructure and amenities; and encourages mixed-use or housing-led intensification within and on the edge of town centres. In addition to helping provide communities with the facilities they need within easy walking and cycling distance, the Plan’s transport and design policies work to make these modes the primary, default choice for millions of Londoners by creating Healthy Streets that are vibrant, attractive, safe and inclusive. GLA Funded Family Homes (2) Question No: 2020/1382 Nicky Gavron Following your response to my question 2020/0599, you provided a spreadsheet with the project breakdown of homes for Q3 in 2019/20. Can you provide equivalent spreadsheets for all previous quarters were this information is available, and share them through the GLA website, rather than just provide a single spreadsheet which only includes the most recent quarter? GLA Funded Family Homes (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 As part of the Mayor’s commitment to achieve full compliance with the ONS Code of Practice on Use of Statistics, the GLA may apply revisions to the published statistics to ensure accuracy. Revisions will be confirmed in the GLA published statistics on an annual basis and will be applied from 2015-16. For this reason, the scheme list with information on the bedroom breakdown is provided for the current quarter because it is provisional and subject to change.

Devolution on crime matters? Question No: 2020/1384 Joanne McCartney What further areas of crime prevention and victims’ services do you want to see devolved to London government? Devolution on crime matters? The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 My five key asks of the Secretary of State in relation to justice devolution were to allow regional commissioning of the Homicide Service through devolved funding, pilot a devolved approach to the National Probation Service’s Victim Contact Scheme, explore a shadow budget to fund sustainable female offender services, pool funding to enable the co- commissioning of rehabilitation services, and to pilot services to improve the transition from youth justice to the adult criminal justice system. These are the key elements which I believe constitute a meaningful package of devolution to London. Unfortunately, these ambitions have not been realised as all these asks have been refused by the Secretary of State, which I believe is to the detriment of London’s most vulnerable victims and offenders. Royal Collage of Nursing Report Question No: 2020/1385 Joanne McCartney The Royal College of Nursing have recently published a report titled, “Living in the Red: the cost of living crisis for London’s nursing workforce”. What steps are you taking to address the concerns raised in the report? Royal Collage of Nursing Report The Mayor Last updated: 24 March, 2020 I welcome the Royal College of Nursing’s report which importantly highlights the cost pressures faced by our valued frontline NHS nurses. Work is underway at NHS England and NHS Improvement (London Region) and Health Education England to establish the London People Board, which will oversee the work to recruit and retain more nurses in London. I am playing my part, as acknowledged in the report, by freezing tube fares and introducing the ‘hopper fare’ on London’s buses. I remain committed to increasing levels of affordable housing and support for Londoners to get on the housing ladder. My Health Adviser, Dr Tom Coffey, met with the RCN on 19 February and I will discuss workforce issues in my next meeting with Sir David Sloman, Regional Director, NHS London.

Edmonton incinerator (1) Question No: 2020/1386 Joanne McCartney Given the Government’s commitment to meeting net zero-carbon by 2050, do you expect them to review the decision to press ahead with the rebuild of Edmonton incinerator? Edmonton incinerator (1) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 The decision to approve the updating of the Edmonton Incinerator was made by Government back in February 2017 and work has already begun on the site. It is worth noting that an attempt for a judicial review on the Government’s decision was unsuccessful in November of last year. The Government’s net zero-carbon commitment, the Court of Appeal ruling on Heathrow expansion and ongoing legal challenges to the redevelopment of the Drax power station have led to wide spread speculation about potential consequences for a number of the national policy statements that determine future planning decisions. It would be fruitless to contribute to this speculation unless and until more detailed national policies start to emerge. When they do, I will scrutinise them and what they mean for London and respond as appropriate. I do not consider that London needs any further incineration other than that already built or with planning permission. I have therefore opposed the application for a new waste incinerator in Bexley. Please see my response to Mayor’s Question 2020/1387and Mayor’s Question 2020/1388.

Edmonton incinerator (2) Question No: 2020/1387 Joanne McCartney My constituents will be particularly affected by pollution from the new incinerator. Will you reduce the carbon intensity floor of 400g/kWh of electricity generated to meet or better the carbon intensity of National Grid electricity? Edmonton incinerator (2) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 I share your constituents’ concerns about the air quality impact from waste incinerators. In my London Environment Strategy I committed to review the carbon intensity floor (CIF) level that waste incinerators need to meet in 2025, or earlier if appropriate, once London’s heat networks and demand are better understood. This review will be performed with a view to tighten the CIF to around 300 grams per kWh of electricity produced. Please see my response to Mayor’s Question 2020/1387 and Mayor’s Question 2020/1388.

Edmonton incinerator (3) Question No: 2020/1388 Joanne McCartney What progress have you made in securing the powers to ensure that incinerators in London employ the best available air pollution reduction technologies, and can you guarantee that a rebuilt Edmonton incinerator will use these technologies? Edmonton incinerator (3) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 In my London Environment Strategy, I committed to asking Government for powers to reduce emissions from currently unregulated sources of emissions. I do not consider that London needs any further incineration capacity beyond that already built or with planning permission. Waste incineration plant are already effectively regulated by the Environment Agency, who have the powers to hold poorly performing operators to account or even stop activity on the site if emission limits are breached or if Best Available Techniques (BAT) are not implemented. BAT is currently set at a European level, and current BAT reference documents remain the basis of permits unless and until the UK choses to revise them. The replacement incinerator will be required to meet current BAT at the time of opening, and will therefore necessarily be less polluting than the older plant.

Camden-Tottenham Cycleway Question No: 2020/1389 Joanne McCartney Can you update me on the progress being made on the proposed Cycleway between Camden and Tottenham? Camden-Tottenham Cycleway The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 The Cycleway between Camden and Tottenham is a very significant and ambitious proposal, which, naturally presents some challenges with balancing potential impacts while providing a route which addresses safety issues and meets the cycling quality criteria. Transport for London (TfL) undertook traffic modelling on a proposed design last year, which predicted significant impacts at a number of strategically important locations, meaning further detailed work and modelling assessments are underway. Pending the outcome of these assessments, TfL plans to consult on proposals later this year.

Drinking Fountains in Haringey Question No: 2020/1390 Joanne McCartney Do you have any plans to install drinking fountains in Haringey? Residents have asked if you would consider installing one in Highgate. Drinking Fountains in Haringey The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Yes, we have plans to install fountains in Haringey. We received applications for fountains at five locations in Haringey. One of these was subsequently withdrawn by the applicant and the remaining four locations are currently being reviewed by Haringey Council and await their confirmation of planning permission. None of the locations being considered are in Highgate. We now have all the sites we need to install fountains in our current programme with Thames Water and are not accepting additional applications at this stage. I would encourage residents to raise the possibility of having a fountain installed in Highgate directly with the Council.

Drinking Fountains in Enfield Question No: 2020/1391 Joanne McCartney Are there any plans to install more drinking fountains in Enfield, in addition to the one in Enfield Town? Drinking Fountains in Enfield The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 In addition to the drinking fountain installed at Enfield Town Station, a further two applications were received. One location did not progress based on our assessment against the programme objectives to identify highly visible sites with high footfall. The feasibility of the other location is currently being assessed by Thames Water and Enfield Council.

British Gas Meters Question No: 2020/1392 Joanne McCartney British Gas have recently raised their minimum charge on their pay-as-you-go meters from £1 to £5, which is increasing hardship for some on low and insecure incomes in London. Will you raise this issue with British Gas and urge them to lower the minimum charge? British Gas Meters The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 In February, British Gas announced that they had listened to stakeholder views and had reversed their decision to reduce the minimum charge and it will revert to £1.

Expanding the reach of the Good Work Standard (1) Question No: 2020/1394 Onkar Sahota What is the target number of firms to be accredited with the Good Work Standard according to the relevant GLA team’s objectives? Answer for Expanding the reach of the Good Work Standard (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Expanding the reach of the Good Work Standard (2) Question No: 2020/1395 Onkar Sahota What sectors are priorities for your officers to engage in the Good Work Standard and what actions are being taken to support this? Answer for Expanding the reach of the Good Work Standard (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Expanding the reach of the Good Work Standard (3) Question No: 2020/1396 Onkar Sahota What efforts have your officers made to get trade unions to include the Good Work Standard in their negotiating priorities at an employer and sectoral / regional level? Answer for Expanding the reach of the Good Work Standard (3) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Expanding the reach of the Good Work Standard (4) Question No: 2020/1397 Onkar Sahota Greater Manchester will be tying public procurement to a good employment charter. How far do the social value procurement policies of the GLA family encourage participating employers to meet the Good Work Standard? Answer for Expanding the reach of the Good Work Standard (4) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response Expanding the reach of the Good Work Standard (5) Question No: 2020/1398 Onkar Sahota The NHS is the largest employer in London, but according to your answer to question 2020/0306, only two health sector organisations have signed up to the Good Work Standard. What are you doing to improve this? Answer for Expanding the reach of the Good Work Standard (5) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

London Ambulance Service (LAS) performance winter 2019-20 Question No: 2020/1399 Onkar Sahota At your regular meetings with the chiefs of LAS, what explanation have they given for the historically high numbers of ambulances stuck outside hospital A&E departments, unable to hand over their patient, this winter? London Ambulance Service (LAS) performance winter 2019-20 The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 The NHS has been facing increasing demand and added pressure this winter. Colder weather brings a mix of bugs and respiratory conditions that affect patients and staff, causing a significant spike in hospital handover delays. LAS is working closely with all parts of the NHS to minimise delays at Emergency Departments (EDs) by reducing the number of patients conveyed to hospital using ‘Hear & Treat’ (being treated over the phone) and ‘See & Treat’ (discharged at the scene). 7,327 more patients were treated this way in November and December compared to the previous year, enabling patients to avoid unnecessary admissions with a decrease of 1,406 patients conveyed to EDs by ambulance. LAS is also deploying paramedics at the most challenged EDs to help manage handover- delayed patients and working closely with NHS England and NHS Improvement to support the exemplar hospital handover programme across five London sites, to strengthen handover performance and spread best practice. Public health lab capacity to address coronavirus Question No: 2020/1400 Onkar Sahota Are you concerned that the move of the public health laboratory out of London has affected our ability to react to the coronavirus outbreak? Public health lab capacity to address coronavirus The Mayor Last updated: 19 March, 2020 This is a very fast moving emergency situation, so please note that this response was based on the developments and advice given at the time. Public Health England (PHE) are world leading experts in their epidemiology work. Their ability to have established a testing capability for a new virus and have completed over 26,000 tests within such a short time frame is an incredible feat. Their main testing laboratory has been based within London for COVID-19 and they are developing more localised testing facilities to increase the capacity of testing in more laboratories across England all the time. Their swift response to research this new virus and provide a clear testing regime for the protection of the UKs residents has been excellent, and the location of their testing facilities has not inhibited this response. Within London the NHS have established 12 Community testing facilities, 19 drive-through facilities and 12 home team testing facilities to support their ongoing testing for COVID-19.

NHS readiness for coronovirus Question No: 2020/1401 Onkar Sahota What discussions have you had with London and national NHS partners about responding to coronavirus? NHS readiness for coronovirus The Mayor Last updated: 19 March, 2020 This is a very fast moving emergency situation, so please note that this response was based on the developments and advice given at the time. Through the resilience arrangements in place to respond to COVID-19 my Deputy Mayor for Fire and Resilience, Dr Fiona Twycross AM, who is one of three co-chairs of the Strategic Coordinating Group, is in daily discussion with both the NHS and Public Health England (PHE). Through the robust resilience arrangements we have in London we receive a daily briefing from the NHS about their response to COVID-19. In addition, I have also met with the Chief Medical Officer and held my Mayor’s Advisor Group of which senior representatives from NHS London were also in attendance. All resilience partners are actively engaged in the resilience response structures we have in place ensuring that they receive the latest intelligence and information on a daily basis and can raise issues that require a multi agency response. All agencies are working to a joint response strategy focussed on minimising the impacts of COVID-19.

Transport for London in the event of worsening coronavirus Question No: 2020/1402 Onkar Sahota At what point in the increasing severity of the coronavirus outbreak would TfL restrict services into and around London, and what assessment have you made of the impact of this on NHS staff getting to work? Answer for Transport for London in the event of worsening coronavirus The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

High bed occupancy before coronavirus Question No: 2020/1403 Onkar Sahota What discussions have you had with the NHS about reducing bed occupancy, which is above safe levels in many hospitals, in readiness for a potential influx of coronavirus patients? High bed occupancy before coronavirus The Mayor Last updated: 19 March, 2020 This is a very fast moving emergency situation, so please note that this response was based on the developments and advice given at the time. Through the resilience arrangements in place to respond to COVID-19 my Deputy Mayor for Fire and Resilience, Dr Fiona Twycross AM, who is one of three co-chairs of the Strategic Coordinating Group, is in daily discussion with both the NHS and Public Health England (PHE). Through the robust resilience arrangements we have in London we receive a daily briefing from the NHS about their response to COVID-19. As part of our response structures, a dedicated Health Oversight sub-group has been established, led by the NHS. The group includes PHE, Local Authority Directors of Social Care and the voluntary sector. Part of the work of this group is to maximise the discharge of patients and enable capacity within specialist units for the response to COVID-19. The NHS have also briefed on their plans to further increase capacity within their wards to provide the best possible response to the outbreak. Self testing for coronavirus Question No: 2020/1404 Onkar Sahota What discussions have you had with NHS partners about enabling self-testing for coronavirus along the lines of the Sexual Health London service now offered? Self testing for coronavirus The Mayor Last updated: 19 March, 2020 This is a very fast moving emergency situation, so please note that this response was based on the developments and advice given at the time. Through the resilience arrangements in place to respond to COVID-19, my Deputy Mayor for Fire and Resilience, Dr Fiona Twycross AM, who is one of three co-chairs of the Strategic Coordinating Group, is in daily discussion with both the NHS and Public Health England(PHE). These agencies are focussing on maximising capacity to conduct timely and accurate testing and have established a testing capability for a new virus and completed over 26,000 tests within a very short period. If these experts determine that it is necessary to develop a self-testing service, I will support them however I can. Within London, the NHS have established 12 Community testing facilities, 19 drive-through facilities and 12 home team testing facilities to support their ongoing testing for COVID-19.

Responsible procurement Question No: 2020/1405 Onkar Sahota When will the “themes, outcomes and measures” you referred to in answer 2019/0290 be finalised and included in GLA procurement decisions? Answer for Responsible procurement The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

NHS employment good practice Question No: 2020/1406 Onkar Sahota Can an NHS employer really be serious about reducing health inequalities if it has outsourced or directly employed workers paid less than the London Living Wage? NHS employment good practice The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 In June 2019 I published a series of guides to help organisations implement my London Health Inequalities Strategy. Tackling underlying inequalities in our social, economic and physical environment will have the biggest long-term impact on health and health inequalities. That is why I am continuing to encourage health organisations to pay all staff the London Living Wage and asking them to encourage organisations in their supply chains to do likewise.

Free public transport in Luxembourg Question No: 2020/1407 Onkar Sahota Luxembourg recently became the first country to provide free public transport. As you know London has high levels of air pollution which have a devastating effect on health, especially children and the infirm, many of which come from vehicles. What lessons are there for improving population health in London and the UK from Luxembourg’s bold leadership in this field? Free public transport in Luxembourg The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Cleaning up London’s lethal air, which results in thousands of premature deaths, is one of my top priorities as Mayor. It is why I have taken bold action such as introducing the world’s first Ultra Low Emission Zone in central London – which has cut toxic pollution by a third. I am also determined to ensure public transport fares are affordable. I delivered on my promises of a 4 year Transport for London (TfL) fares freeze and the introduction of the Hopper fare, both of which are vital parts of encouraging more people out of cars and onto cleaner public transport. I am always interested in learning what other cities are doing to improve air quality, however, the passenger income TfL receives goes toward the cost of the day-to-day- operation of transport services and capital investment to improve them. It is vital in ensuring that TfL can provide safe, efficient public transport services. These public transport services, together with the provision for walking and cycling, provide the alternatives to car use that are needed to improve air quality and people’s health.

Cost of living for NHS staff review (1) Question No: 2020/1408 Onkar Sahota Who is responsible, and what is the timeframe, for taking forward the commitment for a cost of living review for nursing staff as set out in the London Health Vision? Cost of living for NHS staff review (1) The Mayor Last updated: 24 March, 2020 City Hall does not have any direct powers or responsibility for nurse recruitment and retention. This review has been led by the Capital Nurse team at Health Education England (HEE). HEE in London is now working as NHS England and NHS Improvement as part of Sir David Sloman’s London Regional Executive Team. Together NHS England and NHS Improvement and HEE are establishing the London People Board which will take forward plans for nursing in London building on the work of Capital Nurse. The London People Board should be up and running soon. I will ask Sir David Sloman to confirm the timescale at our next meeting.

Cost of living for NHS staff review (2) Question No: 2020/1409 Onkar Sahota Where will funding come from to support the recommendations that come from the cost of living review for nursing staff as set out in the London Health Vision? Cost of living for NHS staff review (2) The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 I would expect this to be a matter for the London People Board. I will raise this question with Sir David Sloman at the next of our regular meetings.

Cost of Met Police travel concession Question No: 2020/1410 Onkar Sahota How much did it cost Transport for London to provide the Free Travel Concession for Metropolitan Special Constabulary in each year 2017, 2018 and 2019? Answer for Cost of Met Police travel concession The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response Cost of living for NHS staff review (3) Question No: 2020/1411 Onkar Sahota What evidence is being used to inform the focus of the costing of living review for nursing staff as set out in the London Health Vision? How are stakeholders being involved in the process? Cost of living for NHS staff review (3) The Mayor Last updated: 24 March, 2020 City Hall does not have any direct powers or responsibility for nurse recruitment and retention. The cost of living review has been led by Health Education England (HEE) and supported by Healthy London Partnership and discussion has taken place with representatives from HEE, NHS England and NHS Improvement, trade unions, NHS trusts and the GLA Health Team. I understand that this review has drawn on the Royal College of Nursing’s survey, the results of which are published in their ‘Living in the Red’ report, and on publicly available data including from NHS trusts. The review was a focused, rapid piece of work to inform the development of the London Vision and that the findings will be taken forward by the London People Board.

Health and Care Vision’s staffing ambitions (1) Question No: 2020/1412 Onkar Sahota What action is being taken to grow London’s nursing workforce by more than 8,000 by 2024, and to reduce the capital’s nurse vacancy rate by 5% 2028, as set out in the London Health Vision? Health and Care Vision’s staffing ambitions (1) The Mayor Last updated: 24 March, 2020 City Hall does not have any direct powers or responsibility for nurse recruitment and retention. I understand that work is underway at NHS England and NHS Improvement (London Region) and Health Education England to establish the London People Board that will oversee the work to recruit and retain more nurses in London. As I said in response to Mayor’s Question 2020/0614 I will request an update from Sir David Sloman our next quarterly meeting. Health and Care Vision’s staffing ambitions (2) Question No: 2020/1413 Onkar Sahota Can you confirm that future nursing workforce requirements have been modelled against future population health needs in London? Health and Care Vision’s staffing ambitions (2) The Mayor Last updated: 24 March, 2020 City Hall does not have any direct powers or responsibility for nurse recruitment and retention. NHS England and NHS Improvement (London Region) and Health Education England are leading work to establish the London People Board that will oversee a strategic approach to the nursing workforce requirements. When I next meet Sir David Sloman, Regional Director of NHS England and NHS Improvement, workforce will be on the agenda and I will be offering my support to his team with demographic data and population modelling expertise that we have at City Hall.

London’s Underground cleaners Question No: 2020/1415 Navin Shah Can you outline the differences in terms and conditions between those people employed to clean the London Underground by ABM and those employed directly by London Underground? Specifically, the differences relating to travel facilities, sick pay and an occupational pension scheme. Answer for London’s Underground cleaners The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Free Travel for Nurses Question No: 2020/1416 Navin Shah Following the Royal College of Nursing’s cost of living report, what plans, if any, do you have to offer free travel to nurses in the same way there is free travel for police officers? Free Travel for Nurses The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Transport for London (TfL) provides free travel to the British Transport Police, City of London Police and Metropolitan Police in recognition of our partnership and funding arrangements with these forces to police the transport network in London. I am committed to keeping London affordable for everyone and believe that the cost of travel shouldn’t be a barrier to working, studying or enjoying life in London. That’s why I am doing what I can to ensure travel remains affordable for all Londoners - including freezing TfL fares since 2016, introducing weekly capping, creating the Hopper fare and protecting existing concessions. TfL is heavily reliant on fare revenue to keep London moving, especially so since the removal of its £700 million annual Government grant. This means there are no plans to provide free travel to nurses.

Potholes (TfL) Question No: 2020/1417 Navin Shah Blackpool Council has saved £1m and filled in more than 5,000 potholes by using artificial intelligence technology to detect road damage. What plans if any does TfL have to use similar technology in London? Answer for Potholes (TfL) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Fare Evasion Question No: 2020/1418 Navin Shah Further to MQ 2016/2153 and MQ 2017/4488, please provide an updated table containing figures for 2017, 2018 & 2019. Please provide the data in excel format. Answer for Fare Evasion The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response Sutton Link (1) Question No: 2020/1419 Navin Shah TfL have said that “some of the funding to deliver the project is currently in place”. Can you outline how much this funding amounts to and who has provided it? Answer for Sutton Link (1) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Sutton Link (2) Question No: 2020/1420 Navin Shah TfL have said that “other sources of funding need to be confirmed if the project is to move forward. We are continuing to work with the London Boroughs of Sutton and Merton to explore options for obtaining the remaining funding needed.” Can you update me on what discussions are being held with those boroughs and what types of funding solutions you are considering? Answer for Sutton Link (2) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Sutton Link (3) Question No: 2020/1421 Navin Shah TfL have said that, “We are also considering how we can collectively access national sources of funding”. Can you update me on what sources of funding you are trying to access and how much each funding source will provide? Answer for Sutton Link (3) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response Sutton Link (4) Question No: 2020/1422 Navin Shah In July 2018 you published a report Prepared by Greenwood Strategic Advisors entitled “Mind the Gap: Funding and Financing City Investments in the 21st Century”. In the report they suggested the Sutton Tram Extension would have a budget of £350m, of which £175m would be funded by TfL and the boroughs. In October 2018 TfL suggested the project cost was £425m. Can you explain the difference between those figures? Answer for Sutton Link (4) The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Average bus speeds Question No: 2020/1423 Navin Shah The 27th March 2019 TfL Board papers say, “Weighted bus customer journey time is an accumulation of all the elements of a customer’s journey experience measured in minutes, meaning each element can be tracked over time. This new measure replaces average bus speeds, which will remain as a measure on the scorecard of the Director of Bus Operations.” Will you still be publishing average bus speeds information? Do you have a target for this metric? If so, what is it? Average bus speeds The Mayor Last updated: 18 March, 2020 Bus customer journey time is the overall metric used by Transport for London (TfL) to monitor performance. This metric covers the time in the bus, time spent waiting for the bus and the impact of crowding. In contrast, average bus speed only covers the time on the bus. TfL continues to publish average bus speed information in its budget and annual report. The target for average bus speed in 2020/21 is 9.3mph, compared with a 2019/20 forecast of 9.2 mph.

Monopole Planning Applications Question No: 2020/1424 Navin Shah A recent planning application to build a monopole in Harrow was rejected by the Council’s planning committee, due to the fact it would be visually and physically intrusive to local residents. It has been suggested by residents that a possible solution to mitigate impact on local residents for future applications, is to build these monopoles on TfL land. As Government policy on telecommunications infrastructure recommends site sharing, can this suggestion of using TfL land be looked into? Answer for Monopole Planning Applications The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Step-free access Question No: 2020/1425 Navin Shah The Mayor’s Transport Strategy has a target to provide step-free access to 40% of the Tube network by 2022. Will this target be met, and what else is being done to improve the accessibility of London’s transport network? Answer for Step-free access The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Zero-tailpipe emission bus fleet Question No: 2020/1426 Navin Shah What progress has been made on TfL’s electrification plan for London to support the introduction of a zero-tailpipe emission bus fleet as soon as possible? Answer for Zero-tailpipe emission bus fleet The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Young Londoners Fund Projects in Croydon Question No: 2020/1428 Fiona Twycross Please provide a list of projects that have received funding in Croydon as part of the Young Londoners Fund since its inception. Young Londoners Fund Projects in Croydon The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Through my Young Londoners Fund I have funded over 300 projects which will reach more than 110,000 young people across London. 37 of these projects include support to young people from Croydon. A table of these projects is attached. A full list of projects funded through the Young Londoners Fund, including 15 which are pan-London, can be found at https://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/young-londoners-fund-projects

Young Londoners Fund Projects in Sutton Question No: 2020/1429 Fiona Twycross Please provide a list of projects that have received funding in Sutton as part of the Young Londoners Fund since its inception. Young Londoners Fund Projects in Sutton The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Through my Young Londoners Fund I have funded over 300 projects which will reach more than 110,000 young people across London. Seven of these projects include support to young people from Sutton. A table of these projects is attached. A full list of projects funded through the Young Londoners Fund, including 15 which are pan-London, can be found at https://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/young-londoners-fund-projects

Investment from City Hall in Policing Question No: 2020/1430 Fiona Twycross What has the level of City Hall investment been to MOPAC in each year since 2010? (by City Hall investment I refer to the total contribution raised by the Mayor which is allocated to MOPAC including the police precept, other council tax contributions and business rates allocated to the MOPAC and any other Mayoral funding which is allocated to MOPAC). Investment from City Hall in Policing The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Please see the attached spreadsheet. I have increased the amount of funding available to the Met compared to the previous Mayor. In Boris’s second term City Hall provided the MPS with an average council tax funding of £564m per year. In 2017-18 I provided £592m, in 2018-19 I provided £641.4m and in 2019/20 will provide £725.2m. The final budget for 2020/21 has provided a further increase to £767.1m. Through exercising powers around usage of Business Rates I have allocated £400m to MOPAC resulting in greater certainty around officer numbers and contributing to a safer Capital city. Food Insecurity Survey Question No: 2020/1431 Fiona Twycross What plans do you have to continue the food insecurity survey for London? Food Insecurity Survey The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 London’s statistics on food insecurity were taken from the 2018/19 Survey of Londoners which measured a wide range of outcomes for Londoners including social integration and economic fairness. This is the first such measure of food security and showed that almost two million Londoners, of which an estimated 400,000 are children under 16 struggle to afford or access enough food. The City Intelligence team are currently planning to repeat this survey after four years in 2022/23 but this will be subject to a business case. A final decision will be taken in 2022.

Independent Food Banks Operating in London Question No: 2020/1432 Fiona Twycross Does the Economic Development Unit hold an estimate of the number of non-Trussell Trust food banks operating in London (and if so please provide the number)? Independent Food Banks Operating in London The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 Figures supplied to the City Intelligence Unit by the Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN) identify at least 36 non-Trussell Trust food banks operating in London, many of which are run by churches and community centres This figure does not include any venues which prefer to keep their locations anonymous, or any other type of independent food aid provision. For comparison, the Trussell Trust have 39 main centres in London and with their subsidiary centres have around 121 locations in total in London.

Associate Citizenship for Londoners Question No: 2020/1433 Fiona Twycross What would it mean for Londoners if the United Kingdom and European Union were able to agree on a form of associative citizenship? Answer for Associate Citizenship for Londoners The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Migration Salary Impact in Outer London Question No: 2020/1434 Fiona Twycross Do you share my concerns that the Government’s proposed £25,600 salary threshold for its points-based migration system may disproportionately harm Outer London boroughs where employers typically pay lower salaries than their inner London counterparts? Migration Salary Impact in Outer London The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Research for the Financial Times finds 10 per cent of all employees in Outer London — more than 200,000 people — are EU nationals who would not be eligible to work in the UK under the new rules making it the region most exposed to potential labour supply issues post-Brexit. https://www.ft.com/content/56c95706-54c4-11ea-8841-482eed0038b1 GLA Economics recently published research on the potential impacts of new immigration policies in London, drawing on data provided by the Office for National Statistics. However, it was not possible to include the impacts on outer versus inner London in the scope of the research: https://www.london.gov.uk/business-and-economy-publications/potential-impacts-skills- based-immigration-policies-london Current Issues Note 59 shows that the impact of a reduction in the availability of EEA workers is not only a function of the skills and salary thresholds faced by different occupations but also depends on the characteristics of an occupation, industry and wider economic factors.

Access to Arts and Culture Question No: 2020/1435 Fiona Twycross Just 15% of workers in London’s national portfolio organisations are from black and ethnic minority backgrounds compared to 40% of London’s working population. How can you and the Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries tackle this inequality and ensure culture and the arts are open to all Londoners? Access to Arts and Culture The Mayor Last updated: 16 March, 2020 I agree that the cultural sector as a whole is not representative of London and that much more must be done to increase diversity. This is a top priority in my Culture Strategy. National portfolio organisations are funded by Arts Council England and I have written to its Chair calling on the organisation to prioritise progress on this issue. I have worked with the trade union BECTU to launch a Theatre Diversity Action Plan with 50 London theatres so far pledging to diversify their workforce. I have also funded Film London’s Equal Access Network to support screen industry employers like HBO and Sony to recruit and retain more representative employees. My £500k skills programme in Haringey’s Creative Enterprise Zone will enable local people to learn with Fashion Enter, 50% of whom will be from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Civic Innovation Challenge Question No: 2020/1436 Fiona Twycross Please provide an update on the Civic Innovation Challenge Fund (for example how many organisations applied for funding and how many have been shortlisted for support). Answer for Civic Innovation Challenge The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Officers joining other forces Question No: 2020/1437 Unmesh Desai How many MPS officers joined other forces in each of the following years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019? Please also provide how many officers joined the MPS from other forces in each year. Officers joining other forces The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Please see the table below for the number of officers who have transferred or re-joined the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and those that have left to join other forces. Transfers & Rejoiners to the MPS Left MPS to join other Police Force Year (FTE) (FTE) 2016 300 219 2017 74 375 2018 281 336 Average length of time spent in Pupil Referral Units Question No: 2020/1438 Len Duvall OBE Please advise what is the average length of time a pupil spends in a Pupil Referral Unit in London before re-entering mainstream education? Please also advise of the target amount of time pupils are intended to spend in Pupil Referral Units in London. Answer for Average length of time spent in Pupil Referral Units The Mayor Last updated: 23 March, 2020 Officers are drafting a response

Signing off sick for coronavirus (1) Question No: 2020/1439 Onkar Sahota NHS workers on outsourced contracts are often not able to claim sick pay for the first three days of illness, which presents them with a choice between self-isolation and paying the bills. Will you raise this with NHS partners? Will you raise this with NHS partners and ask them to assure you that all staff, whether directly or indirectly employed, will be able to follow public health guidance without impacting their personal finances and to ensure the continued resilience of NHS services? And will you ask them to assure you that all staff in London, whether directly or indirectly employed, will be able to follow public health guidance without impacting their personal finances and to ensure the continued resilience of NHS services’? Signing off sick for coronavirus (1) The Mayor Last updated: 19 March, 2020 This is a very fast moving emergency situation, so please note that this response was based on the developments and advice given at the time. We all need to work together to protect the health of all Londoners, and all employers and employees need to ensure they are following all health protection guidance from Public Health England. Employers have a specific statutory duty of care for people’s health and safety at work and should look at how they can support the financial wellbeing of their staff, so that sick people have time to recover and the rest of the workforce and community are protected. The government’s confirmation that statutory sick pay will be paid from day one is welcome. But at £94.25 a week it has the potential to disrupt the incomes of the most vulnerable groups. I urge the government to go further in their support for the most vulnerable. I am aware that many services in the NHS are delivered through outsourced contracts and I will raise this as part of my ongoing resilience discussions with the NHS.

Signing off sick for coronavirus (2) Question No: 2020/1440 Onkar Sahota Gig economy, self employed people, and the very low paid are often not able to claim sick pay, which presents them with a choice between self-isolation and paying the bills. Will you raise this with the Government and employers and ask them to assure you that all staff in London will be able to follow public health guidance without impacting their personal finances? Signing off sick for coronavirus (2) The Mayor Last updated: 19 March, 2020 This is a very fast moving emergency situation, so please note that this response was based on the developments and advice given at the time. We all need to work together to protect the health of all Londoners, and all employers and employees need to ensure they are following all health protection guidance from Public Health England (PHE). Some casual and workers on zero-hours contracts will be eligible for statutory sick pay and I encourage employers and workers to check their entitlement. The government’s confirmation that statutory sick pay will be paid from day one is welcome. But at but at £94.25 a week it has the potential to disrupt the incomes of the most vulnerable groups. I urge the government to go further in their support for the most vulnerable. I remain concerned that many people in London may not be eligible. The government is still not doing enough to support these groups and I will continue to raise the issue. I will also use my ongoing engagement with employers to promote good employment practice.