HL Deb 16 July 1998 vol 592 cc57-8WA
Lord Morris of Manchester

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What, if any, help they will be giving the City of Manchester to close the funding gap in relation to the stadium venue for the Commonwealth Games of 2002; and whether, and if so when, they will be discussing the funding of the games with civic leaders. [HL2630]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

The Government are working closely with the City of Manchester and significant public funding is already involved: the English Sports Council has committed £112 million in National Lottery funding towards the costs of staging the 2002 Commonwealth Games. What has yet to be agreed is the type and capacity of stadium. These issues, including a funding shortfall, are currently under consideration. The Government have to think very carefully about committing further public money.