FUNDING BOOST FOR 2014 GLASGOW GAMES

FUNDING BOOST FOR 2014 GLASGOW GAMES

SNP GOVERNMENT DELIVERING FOR GLASGOW, DELIVERING FOR SCOTLAND

Glasgow SNP MSP Bob Doris has today (Monday) welcomed the news that the 2014 Commonwealth Games will receive an extra £57 million of funding from the Scottish Government. Mr Doris acquired the information in an answer to a Parliamentary question from the Sport Minister Shona Robison, in which she states an extra £37 million will be provided, as well as a £20 million reserve fund.

Commenting, Mr Doris said:

“This is fantastic news for the people of Glasgow and has once again highlighted the SNP’s Government’s commitment to the City. This extra funding will give a further boost to the games, which are well on track to be a huge success.

“The current and proposed infrastructure projects such as the M74 extension and Fastlink will not only provide better transport for the City, but will also create jobs and help Glasgow through this downturn. This is the SNP delivering for Glasgow.

“These games are a huge opportunity to build a legacy, to increase participation in sport, to get not only Glasgow active but the whole of Scotland active, and to improve not just our medals tally but our long term health and activity levels.”