A recent question from the Lib Dems' Dee Doocey:
The Greater London Authority does not appear in Stonewall's list of top 100 employers for 2009, despite coming third on the list in 2007 and second in 2008. Can you explain why?
The Mayor's reply:
The timing of preparatory work for entering the Stonewall Index for 2009 coincided with the transition period during which the current Mayor took up office. It was felt that the GLA was not best placed to enter the Stonewall validation process over this time of change in political leadership. The Mayor intends that the GLA will enter the Stonewall Equality Index this year and is confident we will score well.
The GLA continues to lead the field both regionally and nationally in promoting equality and diversity across the equality strands including sexual orientation, and is one of the few Authorities rated as 'excellent' in the Equality Framework for Local Government.
Noted. Also noted, the fact that the Met, the London Fire Brigade and TfL all got their entries in and did well. No excuses next year, Mr Mayor.
