Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 4:27 pm on 9 March 2020.

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Photo of Edward Timpson Edward Timpson Conservative, Eddisbury 4:27, 9 March 2020

One of the reasons why the Manchester Commonwealth games in 2002 was so successful is that it took the best from the Sydney Olympics and transferred that to Manchester, particularly on volunteering and bringing the whole city together. We also saw that in London 2012. Is my hon. Friend making sure that we also learn from the central importance of bringing the city together through volunteering, and that right across the west midlands people will feel that they are connected to the Commonwealth games?