The London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games : post-Games review, fortieth report of session 2012-13, report, together with formal minutes, oral and written evidence

The success of the London 2012 Games demonstrates that it is possible for government departments to work together and with other bodies effectively to deliver complex programmes.

The GBP9.298 billion Public Sector Funding Package for the Games is set to be underspent.

The Department is also committed to reflect on what more it can do to present costs in a way that goes further and brings out those costs associated with the Games and the legacy that are not covered by the Funding Package.

The notable blemish on planning for the Games was venue security.

Also, during the Games a large number of accredited seats went unused at events for which the public demand for tickets could not be met.

International sports bodies and media organisations wield a lot of power but demands should be challenged.

It is now up to the London Legacy Development Corporation to attract investment in the Olympic Park and generate the promised returns to funders.

There is concern that the lottery good causes do not have any clear influence over decisions about future sales, despite these decisions directly affecting how much will be available to them and when. On the wider legacy, we look to the Cabinet Office to provide strong leadership to ensure delivery of the longer term benefits.

The Government also needs to do all it can to learn and disseminate lessons and to encourage volunteering opportunities both within sport and beyond