Young citizens visit home of London democracy

2.28.00pm BST (GMT +0100) Thu 22nd May 2003

Sally Hamwee with Head of Year Bernice Glatt and pupils from Edgware School

Pupils from Edgware School have visited City Hall to watch the London Assembly grill the Mayor about his latest activities and policy decisions.

Sally Hamwee, Liberal Democrat and Chair of the London Assembly, invited the Year 9 pupils to Mayor's Question Time this week, when Assembly members questioned Ken Livingstone on topics such as the Olympics bid and London's failing transport network.

The 21 young students learnt how the Assembly, part of London's new regional government, keeps a watchful eye on the Mayor by examining his activities and questioning his decisions.

Sally Hamwee said: "This was a great chance for the students to find out about the work of the London Assembly and how we scrutinise the Mayor's performance on behalf of Londoners. It also encouraged them to think about the issues that face them as young citizens in London."

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