USE OF GATESHEAD INTERNATIONAL STADIUM IN 2012

Early day motion 670, tabled 21 July 2005 by Sharon Hodgson (Labour). Signed by 18 members.

That this House congratulates Gateshead Council on its continuing support for the refurbished Gateshead International Stadium with top quality sports facilities including an indoor athletics training centre for track and field athletes as well as those from other sports, a community-based sports centre and sport-related education programmes in partnership with Gateshead College and the Learning and Skills Council; believes that the Stadium, which is due to be completed by the end of 2005, would be highly suitable as a training camp for athletes from around the world when they attend the 2012 Olympics; and urges all those with influence to facilitate the use of the Gateshead International Stadium and also help boost tourism opportunities in Gateshead and the wider North East.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, DUP 2, Conservative 1, UUP 1.