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• Question by: Bob Neill
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

The comments about Crystal Palace are welcome, but perhaps the Mayor would deal with this: do you not understand that residents of Bromley and Bexley feel aggrieved? Although safeguarding of Crystal Palace is good, they are likely to receive very little direct benefit in legacy terms, but are expected to contribute through their council tax for a number of years, whereas residents of areas outside London, which may have Olympic sites as firm parts of the bid, are not expected to contribute. What means could be achieved to seek greater equity for the residents of Bexley and Bromley on that...

• Question by: Dee Doocey
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

Thank you. Can I first of all say that we are very enthusiastic supporters of the bid. I think it will be absolutely brilliant, not just for London, but for the UK, and we will do everything we can to help secure the bid. You mentioned quite a few issues there. You have covered transport, legacy, security, and finance. Could I ask you about access? One of the things that are very important is that the Games are accessible for all sections of the community, and we know from the Mayor's recent report that one in five households in London...

• Question by: Dee Doocey
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

Thank you, Chair. I have one further question. I would also like, if possible, for you to deal with the question of volunteers. Could you tell me how you plan to engage the large army of volunteers that will be necessary to run the Games, so that they are more than just `meeters and greeters', and that they get totally immersed in all aspects of the Games, in the run-up to, during, and after the Games?

• Reference: 2004/0305-1
• Question by: Dee Doocey
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

Can you outline any changes have you made to the bid following your visit to Athens?

• Reference: 2004/0313-1
• Question by: Dee Doocey
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

Are you satisfied that disabled access will be a key consideration within all aspects of the bid?

• Reference: 2004/0337-1
• Question by: Bob Neill
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

Which previous host cities have put some of the cost on the local taxation as opposed to the national exchequer?

• Reference: 2004/0338-1
• Question by: Bob Neill
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

Of those cities, which have put some of the cost on the local taxation, was it restricted to residents of the host city or the whole country?

• Reference: 2004/0339-1
• Question by: Bob Neill
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

Can the Mayor provide a breakdown (by scheme and cost) of the £17 billion he claims will be spent on transport in London overall in the next eight years?

• Reference: 2004/0340-1
• Question by: Bob Neill
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

Can the Mayor confirm that the £10 million per year for post-Olympic facilities is in addition to the funding agreement with the Government?

• Reference: 2004/0341-1
• Question by: Bob Neill
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

It appears that much of the Olympic Games will be a free event. How will this help towards the running costs?