Local contracts show St Albans is key to Olympic project
17th November 2009
Five businesses in St Albans are already involved in the 2012 Olympic project, information uncovered by St Albans MP Anne Main has revealed.
Five businesses in St Albans are already involved in the 2012 Olympic project, information uncovered by St Albans MP Anne Main has revealed.
In answer to a Parliamentary Question from Anne, the Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell also stated that 32 suppliers in Hertfordshire have been awarded contracts, amounting to more than £54m.
Commenting on the news, Anne said:
"I am pleased to hear that local businesses are getting involved in the 2012 Olympic project. Our area has a great deal to offer, and we are renowned for our contribution to the knowledge economy of London, so I am sure that the involvement of local businesses will add value to the London Olympics.
I hope St Albans businesses will continue to bid for contracts, and local people will continue to get involved, as I know our area can play a key role in ensuring that the Olympics in 2012 are a success. I hope our beautiful city will, in turn, benefit from Olympics visitors, as it is a great tourist destination, and will be easily accessible from the Olympic site."
