Genre: Promotion

Ulster Unionist Assembly Member for Mid-Ulster , Billy Armstrong MLA has pledged his full support for London's bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games claiming that , " all Regions of the United Kingdom would benefit economically and culturally were the bid to be successful . " In a statement Billy said : " On the 6 th July 2005 , the International Olympic Committee will name the City chosen to host the 2012 Olympics . It is being widely speculated that London and Paris will be in the final shake-up . " I pledge my full support for London's bid and I ask that the people of the United Kingdom do likewise . A dedicated website has been up and running for some time , www.london2012.org . The public can demonstrate their support for London's staging of the games via logging onto the website and giving their details and messages of support . " The Northern Ireland people have already demonstrated their enthusiasm for the bid when it was found in a recent poll that 87 % of those surveyed supported the London bid , the highest of all UK Regions . " The United Kingdom Nation has the necessary infrastructure in place to host such a world spectacle . Throughout the UK Regions is located some of the most state of the art sports facilities to be found anywhere in the world . There can be no boubt that the United Kingdom would do the Olympic Games the justice they deserve . " Our Nation's people are passionate about sport . It is the medium which has fostered relationships within and between peoples . Our hosting of the Olympic Games would be a natural extension of the excellent work already completed . " I urge you , the people of the United Kingdom to make your voices heard in the coming weeks , provide the added push London's bid requires . The benefits for all citizens of the United Kingdom are substantial , we should not squander the chance of demonstrating to the world what we , as a Nation can provide . "