HL Deb 16 June 2004 vol 662 c76WA
Lord Moynihan

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the financial package negotiated with Barbara Cassani in her new role as one of the vice-chairmen of the London 2012 Olympic Bid includes the same remuneration she received as chairman of the bid; and whether they will provide details of the agreed terms and conditions for all the vice-Chairmen. [HL3118]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (Lord McIntosh of Haringey)

Barbara Cassani's financial package in her new role as vice-chairman includes the same remuneration she received as chairman of the bid as she continues to fulfil a senior executive role at London 2012 at the same level of three days per week. Of the remaining two vice-chairmen:

  • Charles Allen does not receive remuneration and has no specific time commitments required; and
  • Alan Pascoe is the chairman and a shareholder of Fast Track Sales Ltd which provides consultancy services to London 2012. These services include Mr Pascoe's role as vice-chairman. Fast Track Sales Ltd receives £6,250 per month for the provision of services of Alan Pascoe and Sara Morland, each of whom works two days per week for London 2012.

Lord Moynihan

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether there has been any change in policy following the statement by the Prime Minister on 25 May that in response to the International Olympic Committee Report on London's bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games "we are committed to Crossrail and the other major London projects"; and when they intend to announce the funding requirements and parliamentary timetable necessary to ensure completion of Crossrail in time for the Games in 2012; and. [HL3119]

Whether there has been any change in policy following the statement from the Minister for Transport, Mr Tony McNulty on 25 May (HC Deb, col. 410WH) that "The notion still put about by mischievous and irresponsible parties that Crossrail was ever part of the Olympic bid is nonsense, and it always was." [HL3120]

Lord Davies of Oldham

I refer the noble Lord to the Answer given to him on 26 May 2004 [Official Report, col. WA 148].