HL Deb 06 October 2003 vol 653 cc35-6WA
Lord Moynihan

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the EDAW and HOK Sport's master plan for the London 2012 Olympic bid proposes to include Crossrail. [HL4472]

Lord Mclntosh of Haringey

Crossrail is not required for the delivery of a robust transport plan for the Olympics.

The Government have always said that Crossrail would not be completed before 2012 and that it could not therefore form part of the Olympics transport solution. Crossrail will therefore not be included in the master plan for the London 2012 Olympic Bid.

Lord Moynihan

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether, and if so when, they intend to amend Barbara Cassani's contract as leader of London's bid for the 2012 Olympic Games from part-time to full-time. [HL4475]

Lord Mclntosh of Haringey

There are no plans to amend Barbara Cassani's contract as leader of the London's bid for the 2012 Olympic Games.

On 26 September, London 2012 Ltd announced the appointment of a full time chief executive, Keith Mills, to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the bid.