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• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

Mike (Lee), I would like to ask you how much of the energy of the Games will be provided from renewable sources?

• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

20%. Can I follow on please. What potential links do we have with the environmental sustainability and the facilities of the Games with the proposed regeneration in the wider area of the main location for the Olympic Stadium?

• 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: 2004/0288-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

What lessons did London 2012 learn from the recent Olympic games in Athens? How will you incorporate the huge enthusiasm of the British fans who went to Athens to support the athletes in our strategy to host 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: 2004/0278-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

How does the bid seek to promote sustainability?

• Reference: 2004/0279-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

How do transport improvements being proposed by the Mayor and Government contribute to the bid?

• Reference: 2004/0289-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

What are your views on the Lib Dem calls for DCMS to down grade the priority of the Olympic bid?

• Reference: 2004/0290-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

Do you agree with me that a locally focused training and employment strategy is key to ensuring that local people are able to access the 11,270 jobs created in the Olympic boroughs as part of the Olympic legacy?