§ Lady HermonTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what discussions she has had with(a) hon. Members and (b) political parties from Northern Ireland in relation to promoting Northern Ireland for games events for the 2012 London Olympic bid. [168640]
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Date awarded Award recipient Funding strand Purpose of grant/intended outcome Outcomes Amount approved(£) 2001 Kinetika Strategic relations development funds To carry out research in Salvador Carnival in Brazil Performances in South London schools, Thames Festival and Netting Hill Carnival 550 2001 Isle of Wight Council Regional Arts Lottery Programme Community Arts and Carnival Project Six professional artists, organized through Kinetika, worked in Ryde over a three month period with community groups, schools youth clubs and Isle of Wight artists to develop skills 22,000
§ Mr. CabornMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has discussed the London 2012 bid with her ministerial colleagues from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland at the Sports Cabinet meetings on 23 October 2003 and 20 April 2004.
A Parliamentary All Party Olympics Group which included political parties in Northern Ireland was also formed and had its first meeting on 30 June 2003. London 2012 are responsible for selecting the venues for the bid and have announced that Windsor Park will host preliminary games of the football competition. They will also work to maximise the benefits for the whole of the UK through the Nations and Regions Group.