HC Deb 14 June 1993 vol 226 cc391-2W
Mr. Alfred Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the extent of the Government's financial commitments in relation to Manchester's bid to host the Olympic games.

Sir George Young

The Government have made up to £75 million available to support the Manchester Olympic bid and the construction of key facilities in advance of the International Olympic Committee's decision on the nomination. If the bid is successful, the Government will ensure that the necessary facilities are built by a mixture of public and private finances and that the funding necessary to stage and organise the games is provided.