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• 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: 2004/0303-1
• Question by: Andrew Pelling
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

With Crystal Palace Sports Centre, London has existing sports facilities that could be refurbished and brought up to modern standards in much the same way as Barcelona did with their main stadium that was built in the 1920s, and which would be significantly cheaper to undertake than building new stadia. Please advise what potential you can see for Crystal Palace to be used as part of the London 2012 Olympic Bid?

• 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: 2004/0348-1
• Question by: Andrew Pelling
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

What tangible benefits will the residents of Croydon receive from a London Olympics in 2012? What will be the precept increase on each Council tax band for Croydon householders?

• Reference: 2004/0349-1
• Question by: Andrew Pelling
• Meeting date: 13 October 2004

What tangible benefits will the residents of Sutton receive from a London Olympics in 2012? What will be the precept increase on each Council tax band for Sutton householders?