Public Petitions Committee, 15 Apr 2008

Meeting date: Tuesday, April 15, 2008

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Commonwealth Games 2014 (Consultation)

Item 4 is consideration of a letter from Nicola Sturgeon on the Government's consultation paper "Glasgow 2014—Delivering a lasting legacy for Scotland". The letter has been sent to all committee conveners and, although other subject committees will have more of an interest in the issues raised, I felt that our committee might want to comment on one or two matters.

Do members have any comments?

The only point that I have noted is the on-going revenue implications of capital spend on facilities for the games. As someone who comes from Aberdeen, where we are dealing with quite a few revenue issues, I wonder whether the Government should set up some kind of fund to address the matter.

I understand that after what happened at the Scottish cup semi-final at the weekend a special fund is being set up to provide counselling to Aberdonians.

That said, Mrs Milne's comment is helpful. After all, the games will have revenue implications for any local authorities in partnership with those who are developing facilities.

I am happy to take members' views after the meeting, and we can discuss them at our next meeting. At this point, I should perhaps declare an interest, in that the games village will be located in my constituency.

That concludes today's meeting. The committee will next meet on Tuesday 29 April, when, as a result of a petition that we have received, we will have an oral evidence session on the availability of cancer drugs.

Meeting closed at 17:03.