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• Question by: Mike Tuffrey
• Meeting date: 16 January 2008

I would like to follow up that point and I do understand we are only looking at the process here today; we are not looking at the substance. The Assembly called for this to be put in the hands of an independent auditor in the [form of the] District Auditor. The Mayor and his advisers in response have been saying, 'Oh no, they are all involved, don't you worry' but the crucial thing you have said to us this morning is, 'The conclusions are mine alone'. That is the crucial point. Therefore, whilst you may well have had involvement and...

• Reference: 2003/0313
• Question by: Mike Tuffrey
• Meeting date: 15 October 2003

Are you all satisfied with the proposed financing arrangements for the Games themselves? In particular, should a way be found to ensure London's business community contributes to the cost of staging the Games, beyond TV rights and sponsorship, as it is the business sector that gains most from successful Games, according to financial projections? .

• Question by: Mike Tuffrey
• Meeting date: 15 October 2003

Barbara, how are you planning to use those stories, those opportunities, to really build enthusiasm among Londoners? Because there is some scepticism particularly from those who are more physically remote from the Lea Valley. There is some scepticism around whether they will benefit and these are the ways of engaging them. Can you give us some ideas of how you will be doing that?