Written question asked by Stephen Gilbert (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 13 September 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 September 2010. It was answered by Hugh Robertson (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 September 2010 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Gay Games: Greater London

Question: (2) what support his Department has offered the organisers of the bid for London to host the Gay Games in 2018; and what further support it intends to provide.

Answer: I have recently offered my support to the possibility of the Gay Games coming to London in 2018 in a letter to the co-ordinator of the bid, Jonathan Harbourne.The coalition Government are committed to the promotion of sport at all levels, for any gender or sexual orientation—from the Olympics, through to grassroots, community, clubs and local competitions.This Department has not discussed the availability of Olympic facilities with the organisers of the bid for the 2018 Gay Games in London. The Olympic Park Legacy Company and Lee Valley Regional Park Authority will have responsibility for the Olympic facilities post 2012 and the organisers will therefore need to discuss availability with them.

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