International Sporting Events (Hansard, 10 March 2003)

HC Deb 10 March 2003 vol 401 c15W 15W

§ 18. Mr. Andrew Turner
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will make a statement on the Government's policy on bringing international sporting events to the United Kingdom. [101472]

§ Mr. Caborn
The Government remains committed to attracting more international sporting events to the UK. The Department will take forward the recommendation of the Strategy Unit to create a strategy for bidding for mega events. We will consider with UK Sport how best to assist organisations at the bidding, delivery and evaluation stages of major sporting events.