Robertson: Brown's dithering hits Olympic athletes

Hugh Robertson comments on the Public Accounts Committee report into the preparations for the 2012 Olympics.

Commenting on the Public Accounts Committee report into the preparations for the 2012 Olympics, Shadow Olympics Minister, Hugh Robertson said:

“It is deeply shaming for Gordon Brown personally that two years after he announced an extra £300 million for our elite athletes as Chancellor in his March 2006 Budget, a third of that money has not been found. This will result in athlete training programmes being cut in the run up to London 2012.

“The same lack of clarity is also evident in the construction budget where, despite the Public Accounts Committee's observation that programme management and risk assessment are inadequate, the Olympic Delivery Authority has just awarded those responsible, CLM, a £16 million bonus. This is money that would be better spent on a grassroots sport legacy”