(2) what discussions he has had with the Minister for the Olympics on budgetary allocations for health improvement measures intended as a legacy of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
The Legacy Action Plan (LAP) was published in June 2008 which set out the target for two million people to be more active by 2012 as the principal health legacy from the 2012 Olympic Games. Officials meet regularly to monitor progress of the LAP including those aspects related to the health legacy, which will set new standards in improving health. Governance arrangements to monitor the progress of the health legacy are being put in place.
The London 2012 Olympic Games have added strength and impetus to the Government's plans for health-enhancing spend and physical activity and have inspired a cross-Government investment of £140 million in the national scheme to offer free swimming to those aged 16 and under and 60 and over.