18 May 2006

Good government?

Why will it take over three years to construct a building to house sportscotland in Glasgow? The Executive press release does not tell us (here):
Scottish Ministers have concluded following an option appraisal that sportscotland's headquarters should relocate to the east end of Glasgow.
The national sports agency will be sited within the new National Indoor Sports Arena which is being built as part of the Executive's National and Regional Sports Facilities Strategy.
The move will affect 133 staff and will take place as soon as the building is ready with the arena scheduled for completion by Autumn 2009.
Sports Minister Patricia Ferguson said:
"I am convinced that relocating sportscotland to Glasgow is the right move for our national sports agency.
[What she means is - I have finally persuaded Jack to make a decision despite the opposition of the LibDems.]
"I also understand the concerns of sportscotland staff who face the upheaval of relocating to Glasgow, but I believe it presents an exciting opportunity that will allow sportscotland to develop and influence the future of sport in Scotland.
[Most of the sportscotland staff won't move to Glasgow but stuff them.]
"It is good news for the east end of Glasgow - an area with pressing social and economic needs. It is important that our national sports agency plays a central role in preparations for the London Olympics in 2012 and helps Glasgow secure the 2014 Commonwealth Games."
[The prospective move and the loss of staff will cause chaos in the admin of sportscotland, so don't expect any real contribution to either the Olympics or the Commonwealth Games.]

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