Written question asked by Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 28 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 November 2003. It was answered by Baroness Jowell (Labour) on Monday, 3 November 2003 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans she has to involve (a) arts and (b) cultural organisations in developing the London Olympic Bid for 2012.

Answer: Mr. Sanders: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans she has to involve (a) arts and (b) cultural organisations in developing the London Olympic Bid for 2012. [135832] Tessa Jowell: The Olympics are not just about Sport; they will embrace the wider cultural life of the capital and of the country. One of the IOC requirements for the Games is for a Cultural Olympiad, a four year long cultural and educational programme around the Games which can be used to build community support and involvement. The plans for this Olympiad will form a part of the Candidature file which London 2012 Ltd. are preparing to submit to the International Olympic Committee in November 2004 and my Department will ensure that the relevant arts and cultural organisations are involved in their development.

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