Search questions

• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

We scoured the earth to headhunt, and in fact, the best example was 25 minutes from London?

• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

The Games are going to be seven years from now. These are very critical years in addressing climate change, and of course, I am very pleased that the Climate Change Agency is going to be involved. The Mayor has made a huge commitment to tackling climate change and to London being a lead city - a lead city across all cities in the world. I do not think the 20% renewable energy is actually good enough for us in terms of being a lead city in this, and I just want to propose that we work harder on that target...

• 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: 2004/0292-1
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

London has the potential to be set new standards for the sustainability of the Games. Could you provide an update of what steps are being taken to minimize the environmental impacts? Furthermore, how much of the energy for the games will be provided from renewable sources and, in the longer term, what potential is there for links between facilities for the games and proposed regeneration in the wider area?

• Reference: 2004/0293-1
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

The London Games will have a great impact on young people in the city. What steps are being taken to involve and engage London's school children in the preparation of the games?

• 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?