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| Glasgow 2014: Commonwealth back-up budget 'used up' | Glasgow 2014: Commonwealth back-up budget 'used up' |
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| A £45.8m back-up budget for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has been fully committed, it has emerged. | A £45.8m back-up budget for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has been fully committed, it has emerged. |
| That means any extra costs, which have not been budgeted for, will be met by the Scottish government's £23m special reserve fund. | That means any extra costs, which have not been budgeted for, will be met by the Scottish government's £23m special reserve fund. |
| First Minister Alex Salmond has already approved £800,000 from the reserve fund to be used if needed by organisers. | First Minister Alex Salmond has already approved £800,000 from the reserve fund to be used if needed by organisers. |
| The overall budget for the games - including the fully-committed back-up fund and special reserve - is £575.6m. | The overall budget for the games - including the fully-committed back-up fund and special reserve - is £575.6m. |
| Sports Minister Shona Robison confirmed in the Scottish Parliament last week that organiser Glasgow 2014 had indicated it may have to use the special reserve fund, which requires the approval of the first minister. | Sports Minister Shona Robison confirmed in the Scottish Parliament last week that organiser Glasgow 2014 had indicated it may have to use the special reserve fund, which requires the approval of the first minister. |
| 'Potential pressures' | 'Potential pressures' |
| She said: "The organising committee has notified games partners of potential pressures on the special reserve. | She said: "The organising committee has notified games partners of potential pressures on the special reserve. |
| "At this time, £800,000 from the special reserve of £23.8 million has been notionally committed to meet potential pressures that are associated with venue fit-out, should they materialise. | "At this time, £800,000 from the special reserve of £23.8 million has been notionally committed to meet potential pressures that are associated with venue fit-out, should they materialise. |
| "Access to the special reserve requires the approval of the Scottish ministers. That request has been approved, and any further requests for use of the special reserve would similarly have to be approved by the Scottish ministers." | "Access to the special reserve requires the approval of the Scottish ministers. That request has been approved, and any further requests for use of the special reserve would similarly have to be approved by the Scottish ministers." |
| A spokesman for Glasgow 2014 said "costs can change" as operational plans for the Games develop. | A spokesman for Glasgow 2014 said "costs can change" as operational plans for the Games develop. |
| "With just weeks to go until the start of the Games, we are entering the final stages of preparations and the majority of contracts are in place, aiding budget certainty," he said. | "With just weeks to go until the start of the Games, we are entering the final stages of preparations and the majority of contracts are in place, aiding budget certainty," he said. |
| "Throughout the delivery of the Games, we have continued to ensure contingency funds appropriate to the scale of the project have been assigned. | "Throughout the delivery of the Games, we have continued to ensure contingency funds appropriate to the scale of the project have been assigned. |
| "We also continue to make every effort to ensure best value in delivering an outstanding Games experience for athletes and spectators and remain confident that the Games will be delivered within budget." | "We also continue to make every effort to ensure best value in delivering an outstanding Games experience for athletes and spectators and remain confident that the Games will be delivered within budget." |
| Meanwhile, the route that the Queen's Baton Relay will take through Glasgow has been announced. | |
| The baton arrives in Scotland for the final leg of the relay on 14 June. | |
| More than 400 baton-bearers will share the job of carrying it through Glasgow in the three days leading up to the Games opening ceremony on 23 July. | |
| One 21 July it will pass landmarks including the Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow Cathedral, Mitchell Library, Celtic Park and the Emirates Arena. | |
| The following day, the baton will visit the SECC and Hydro, the Finnieston Crane, the Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow University and the Botanic Gardens. | |
| On the final day of the relay, the baton will pass Hampden Stadium, Tramway, the Citizens Theatre and the Burrell Collection. | |
| Tickets will also be balloted for finishing line parties each day at Springburn Park, Victoria Park and finally Queen's Park Recreation Ground. |