Scottish firms cashing in on the games

MORE than 200 Scottish companies have applied for contracts linked to the Olympic Games.

Paul Deighton, chief executive of the London Olympic Games Organising Committee, revealed the figure yesterday as he said all parts of the UK would benefit from the event.

Construction work on the infrastructure is already under way in London and Mr Deighton said contracts for the events – including for equipment suppliers, caterers and cleaners – are due to start being awarded next year.

Mr Deighton explained that Scottish workers could follow the example set by Australian event organisers, who he said continue to be in demand following the success of the Sydney Olympics in 2000.