Murad Qureshi AM

Chair of the Health & Environment Committee

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London Assembly

Holding the Mayor to account and investigating issues that matter to Londoners

Health & Environment Committee

One of seven subject committees of the Assembly

Consists of nine Members

Supported by staff in the secretariat

scrutinises the work of the Mayor and investigates other issues around the environment, health and sustainable development

How we work

•Find an issue where the Committee can make a difference•Investigate and take evidence•Report and make recommendations•Assess the response and follow up what is done as a result

Issues investigatedTopics the Committee returns to regularly:

• air pollution• children and young people

One-off topics • flu• helicopter noise

Big topical issues• NHS reform• the Olympics

Engaging with the Voluntary SectorResearching publications, websites

Open calls for evidence

Specific contact with organisations we know about

Who have we worked with?4Children, Barnardo’s, Clean Air in London, Child Poverty Action Group, Citizens Advice, Daycare Trust, Diabetes UK, Families Information Direct Redbridge, Fareshare, Friends of the Earth, Foodcycle, Forest Hill Society, Gingerbread, HACAN Clearskies, Kids Company, Kings Fund, Learning Trust, London Forum of Amenity and Civic Societies, London Network Foodbank, London Playing Fields Foundation, London Sustainability Exchange, London Voluntary Service Council, London Wildlife Trust, Magic Breakfast, National Childminders Association, National Day Nurseries Association, National Flood Forum, Pecan, Preschool Learning Alliance, Save the Children UK, Trussell Trust, Wandle Forum, Wandsworth Society, Waste Watch, WRAP, WWF

Making a difference

Air pollution

Fuel poverty

Energy efficiencyMayoral climate change strategy

Future work?

High Speed 2Type 2 diabetesClimate changeDementiaWaste to energyDepressionGreen space and biodiversity

Working more with the voluntary sector in futureExtending our contactsUsing networking opportunities like todayOpen to ideas

London Assembly

Holding the Mayor to account and investigating issues that matter to Londoners