§ Lord Moynihanasked Her Majesty's Government:
Who are the members of the working group of officials set up to provide advice on the 2012 Olympic bid; and when the working group has met. [HL502]
§ Lord McIntosh of HaringeyAn inter-departmental working group was established following the decision to support a London Olympic bid to consider and advise on matters relevant to the Government's interests in the bid. The group is chaired by DCMS and members include representatives from HM Treasury, Cabinet Office, Home Office, Department for Transport, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, Government Office for London, Department of Health, Department for Education and Skills, Department of Trade and Industry, Foreign 21WA and Commonwealth Office, Ministry of Defence, Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Department for Work and Pensions, HM Customs and Excise, and 10 Downing Street.
The group first met on 18 July this year, and has since met on 19 September, 30 October and 26 November.