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London Olympics

Volume 455: debated on Thursday 11 January 2007

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what targets she has set to ensure that the London 2012 Olympics are (a) environmentally, (b) economically and (c) socially sustainable. (113783)

An overarching sustainability policy for the Olympic programme was published in July 2006, which sets out the five key themes to achieve a sustainable games: climate change, waste, biodiversity, inclusion and healthy living. We are currently working with the other Olympic stakeholders to develop policies and targets within these five themes, which will be brought together into an overarching sustainability plan for the games which will be published in the spring.