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• Reference: 2006/0128-1
• Question by: Sally Hamwee
• Meeting date: 11 October 2006

Can you provide an overview of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games and what you have achieved so far?

• Reference: 2006/0234-1
• Question by: Darren Johnson
• Meeting date: 10 October 2006

Will LOCOG require contractors to pay employees working on the Olympics site at least a London Living Wage of £7.05 per hour?

• Reference: 2006/0235-1
• Question by: Jenny Jones
• Meeting date: 10 October 2006

How does LOCOG intend to take forward the One Planet Olympics commitment to `supporting consumption of local, seasonal and organic produce, with reduced amount of animal protein and packaging'?

• Reference: 2006/0236-1
• Question by: Dee Doocey
• Meeting date: 10 October 2006

The bid document for the Games states: 'The presence of the Paralympic Games in the UK will motivate greater numbers of young people - and in particular those with disabilities - to become involved with sport, and to aspire to elite performance.' What steps are you taking to ensure that the government is directing increased funding towards community sports facilities to make sure that this legacy does in fact become a reality?

• Reference: 2006/0237-1
• Question by: Dee Doocey
• Meeting date: 10 October 2006

The bid document for the Games says: 'London 2012 is aware that a more dynamic revenue generation stream needs to be developed to enhance the evolution of the financial viability of the Paralympic Games and reduce its dependency on the Host City.' How much money are you budgeting to raise from each of the following: - Initiating a premier sponsorship partnership - Creating an innovative ticketing scheme to maximize spectator involvement and revenues - Launching a specific Paralympic licensing programme

• Reference: 2006/0239-1
• Question by: John Biggs
• Meeting date: 10 October 2006

On your website, you state that your vision is 'to stage an inspirational Olympic Games and Paralympic Games that capture the imagination of young people around the world and leave a lasting legacy'. What do you mean by legacy and how far do your responsibilities for legacy extend?

• Reference: 2006/0240-1
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 10 October 2006

I am sure you will agree with me that it's wonderful that so many Londoners have come forward to register as volunteers for the 2012 games. Would you share with the Assembly more details of the measures being put in place to ensure that these volunteers will receive full access to training and development and will not be required to work in conditions that are uncomfortable or difficult.

• Reference: 2006/0241-1
• Question by: Murad Qureshi
• Meeting date: 10 October 2006

What tangible steps are you putting in place to ensure that BME communities fully participate in the procurement process for services to deliver and run the Games?

• Reference: 2006/0242-1
• Question by: Damian Hockney
• Meeting date: 10 October 2006

The increase in LOCOG's budget from £1.5 billion to £2 billion was attributed by Sports Minister Richard Caborn to inflation over the eight years to 2012. Why was inflation not taken into account in the original budget estimate? Are there any further factors, such as the need for increased security, which may cause the LOCOG budget to grow further?

• 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?