Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Addington (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Wednesday, 18 July 2007.

Olympic Games 2012: Lottery Funding

Question: My Lords, can the Government confirm that we have a process at the moment that meets international standards for the distribution of funds, one that has been applauded throughout the system? When it comes to a roof for the stadium, it is quite normal for people to get soaking wet at athletics meetings.

Answer: My Lords, that may be, but the noble Lord, Lord Naseby, pressed me on whether there would be any roof at all. I can assure the House that that is the intention for the main Olympic stadium. On the overall position, of course we have to watch the issues carefully, because very big sums of public money are involved, both from the Exchequer and from the National Lottery, which is also a form of public money. We therefore need clear structures in place to ensure proper, efficient delivery and accountability and it is on that that we have been commended.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 694 c250
Session: 2006-07
Oral question type: Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Finance Greater London Grants Olympic Games National Lottery Olympic Lottery Distribution Fund Olympic Delivery Authority
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk