London Olympic bid
The International Olympic Committee's evaluation commission have arrived in London on Tuesday to inspect the city's bid to host the Games in 2012.
Sports minister Richard Caborn was set to welcome the IOC team, whose four-day inspection begins on Wednesday.
London is competing against Paris, New York, Madrid and Moscow, and the evaluation report will help IOC members decide the winner in a vote on July 6.
Government Response: Department of Culture, Media and Sport
Tessa Jowell, culture secretary, said: "It is so important that people in the UK outside London realise this is a bid for the whole country, with very real benefits for us all – economic, social and sporting... the Olympics would be a huge opportunity for people in the Midlands, across England, and in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
"There will be nothing wasted in these Games. Five swimming pools and four sports arenas will be relocated, some to
Stakeholder Response: Corporation of London
Michael Snyder, chairman of the Corporation of London's policy and resources committee, said: "We are at a crucial stage, in the run-up to the announcement of the successful candidate city in July.
"Business support will play an essential part in the effort to win the Games, and I would strongly encourage other businesses to join us, and to throw their support behind
"The Olympic Games and Paralympic Games continues to be the greatest sporting and cultural festival in the world [and]
Stakeholder Response: Transport for London
A spokeswoman for Transport for
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"The Games will be in August, when traditionally use of public transport is down by 20 per cent. We’re only expecting a five per cent increase in commuting as a result of the Games, so that gives us a 15 per cent capacity."
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