Britain’s new Prime Minister Gordon Brown told the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that his government will provide strong financial support for the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
Brown sent a letter to IOC President Jacques Rogge to make it clear that “robust” funding remains in place for the Olympics.
In the letter he said, “the funding for the Games is in place – it is robust and provides a solid foundation upon which planning for the London 2012 Games can proceed with certainty and commitment”.
Brown added, “I want to assure you that this Government’s support that has underpinned the Olympic project from the very earliest days of the bid through to the win in Singapore and onwards will remain strong throughout the rest of the preparations for the Games”.
