SHARING THE BENEFITS OF THE OLYMPICS

Early day motion 1985, tabled 8 July 2008 by Jennifer Willott (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 48 members.

That this House warmly welcomes the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games; believes that the financial benefits of the Games should be shared across the whole of the UK; is concerned that a disproportionately low number of private contracts have been awarded by the Olympic Development Agency to companies based outside London and the South East; notes that over £2 billion out of the £6 billion worth of private contracts have already been awarded; recommends that all businesses look at the 2012 website for potential opportunities; and urges the bodies responsible for awarding Olympic contracts to do everything possible to ensure a more equitable sharing across all the nations and regions of the UK.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 29, Labour 10, DUP 5, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.