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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Commonwealth Games

Thursday 26 May 2022 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Labour MP Lucy Powell inquired about measures to ensure a lasting legacy from the 600 million investment for the 2022 Commonwealth games in Birmingham.
  • The Secretary of State mentioned that the investment will deliver a world-class event and provide various services including safety, health, traffic management, and customs provisions.
  • Conservative MP Gagan Mohindra noted that the Commonwealth games offer an opportunity to celebrate the Queen's platinum jubilee and the UK's relationships within the Commonwealth.

Questions & Answers

Q1 Lucy Powell Labour (Co-op) Manchester Central
Context

The question arises in the context of a discussion about government investment for the Birmingham Commonwealth games, focusing on the financial support provided and its impact.

Question

Oh, there she is! I am concerned about the £600 million investment in Birmingham and the west midlands for the 2022 Commonwealth games. What specific measures will be taken to ensure this funding delivers a lasting legacy for the city?

Answer from Nadine Dorries

We are investing almost £600 million in Birmingham and the west midlands for the 2022 Commonwealth games, which will deliver a world-class event and provide a wide range of services, including safety and security, health services, traffic management, visas, customs and inspection provisions, creating 30,000 games-time employment opportunities. We are working hard to ensure that the games leave a lasting legacy for the city, the region and the country.

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Q2 Gagan Mohindra Con South West Hertfordshire
Context

The question is posed during the platinum jubilee year, emphasizing the Commonwealth games as a platform to highlight Her Majesty's commitment to maintaining relationships throughout the Commonwealth.

Question

In this platinum jubilee year, the Birmingham Commonwealth games will give us the perfect opportunity to celebrate Her Majesty's enduring and dutiful commitment throughout her reign to maintaining relationships throughout the Commonwealth. Does the Secretary of State agree that the Commonwealth games will give us a global stage to remind our friends and allies of the continued importance of strong relationships between like-minded nations?

Answer from Nadine Dorries

That is a very good point and reiterates what I said earlier. This is the year of the Queen's platinum jubilee as well as of the Commonwealth games and the women's Euro 2022. It is a year for the whole of the UK to come together to celebrate everything that the UK has to offer and to enjoy events such as the Commonwealth games. In this year of all years, at such a difficult time in the world, upholding the Commonwealth's shared values, the development of free and democratic societies and the promotion of peace and prosperity are more important than ever.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific agreement on using the games to remind friends and allies of strong relationships among like-minded nations was not explicitly committed to.

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