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• Question by: Peter Hulme Cross
• Meeting date: 10 October 2006

Can I put in a plea that whatever food is provided will be reasonably priced? I know that this is somewhat subjective and what some people might consider reasonable, others may not. However, clearly where people have a monopoly, there is a huge temptation to charge whatever they like. Another thing: can I put in a plea for water to be provided free of charge because at the Athens Games, if you went in, they actually confiscated your water bottle if you had one with you. I was horrified. I think that is really important that at least plain water...

• Question by: Peter Hulme Cross
• Meeting date: 10 October 2006

If you are suddenly confronted with the need for extra security, and so your security bill goes up beyond expectations or perhaps your ticket sales do not live up to expectations and you have a shortfall, so you are left at the end of the day with a budget over-run, who covers it and can you give an absolute assurance that it will not be London council tax payers?

• Question by: Peter Hulme Cross
• Meeting date: 10 October 2006

In the negotiations, the IOC would seem to be in the dominant position. They seem to hold the cards, to me.

• Question by: Peter Hulme Cross
• Meeting date: 10 October 2006

Yes, it is purely speculative but clearly there is a concern there and it would be quite contrary to the spirit of the Games to have a separation for certain groups within the complex, would it not?

• Reference: 2006/0243-1
• Question by: Peter Hulme Cross
• Meeting date: 10 October 2006

The majority of LOCOG's revenue will come from its share of broadcasting and sponsorship revenue, which is determined by the International Olympic Committee. What agreement has been reached with the IOC about LOCOG's share of this revenue?