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From: "London Civic Forum" <London.CIvic.Forum at cmp.dotmailer.co.uk>
Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2008 12:07 PM


London Assembly Seminar
Wednesday 10th December 2008, 10am-12.30pm
London's Living Room

On Wednesday 10th December 2008, London Assembly's Economic
Development, Culture, Sport and Tourism Committee is holding a seminar
examining London's response to the changing economic situation at City
Hall. This free seminar will take place in London’s Living Room from
10:00am until 12:30pm, followed by a buffet lunch. It will focus on
what is happening to London's economy and the role the Mayor, the
London Development Agency (LDA) and other public bodies should be
playing to support London's economy and maintain its competitiveness.

Speakers will look at a range of possible scenarios as to how the
crisis could develop and how London can prepare for changing economic
circumstances. This will be followed by a panel discussion. Guests
will have the opportunity to submit in advance of the seminar
questions to ask the panel on the day.

Places at the seminar will be allocated on a first come first served
basis. Places can be secured by contacting Natalie Arthur (email:
Natalie.Arthur at london.gov.uk or telephone: 020 7983 4397).

Confirmed keynote speakers:
· Will Hutton, Chief Executive of the Work Foundation;
· Anatole Kaletsky, Associate Editor of The Times; and
· Nicola Horlick, Chief Executive Officer of Bramdean Asset
Management.

Confirmed panel members:
· Peter Rogers, Chief Executive of the London Development Agency;
· Nigel Bourne, the Director of CBI London;
· Colin Stanbridge, the Chief Executive of the London Chamber of
Commerce & Industry;
· Stuart Fraser, Chairman of the Policy & Resources Committee at the
City of London Corporation;
· Nick Winch, London Policy Manager for the Federation of Small
Businesses; and
· Adam Lent, Head of Economic and Social Affairs at the Trades Union
Congress.

Key issues for discussion:
· Is the current economic downturn a recession or a slump and is
London more or less vulnerable than the rest of the country?
· What is going to happen to the City? How far will it contract? How
can it remain successful as a global financial centre in the light of
the recent upheaval?
· What are the implications for London’s job market, skills needs and
business support?
· What role should the Mayor and the LDA play to support London’s
economy and help maintain its competitiveness in the light of the
turmoil in the global financial markets?

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