“London’s diverse community was central to winning the bid and we are strongly committed to ensuring that this community also shares in the benefits of hosting the Games.

“The principles of equality and diversity are therefore central to the delivery of the Olympic Park, the business and employment opportunities generated and our community engagement programme. We have already published a Race Equality Scheme and an Equality and Diversity Strategy, both of which are available on our website and have been sent to the CRE and we have completed an assessment of our procurement process to ensure it meets high standards on equality.”

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