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Commonwealth Games 2022: Benefits to West Midlands

Thursday 16 January 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Marco Longhi asked about steps to ensure tangible benefits from the 2022 Commonwealth Games for residents of Dudley and beyond.
  • The Department works closely with Mayor Andy Street and Birmingham City Council through regular engagement.
  • The organising committee plans to recruit 45,000 staff, contractors, and volunteers for the Games.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Marco Longhi Con Dudley North
Employment Transport
Context

The West Midlands is set to host the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in 2022, with substantial investment and job opportunities expected.

Question

What steps are being taken by the Department to ensure that the 2022 Commonwealth games deliver tangible benefits such as increased jobs and skills for residents of Dudley and beyond, working closely with Mayor Andy Street?

Answer from Nigel Adams (Minister for Sport and Civil Society)

I welcome Marco Longhi to his place, recognising his past contributions as a councillor. We work closely with Andy Street and Birmingham City Council through regular engagement. The organising committee plans to recruit 45,000 staff, contractors and volunteers; specifically, the athletes' village will create 400 new jobs including 50 apprenticeships.

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