Boris Johnson appoints Kate Hoey as new Commissioner for Sport

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson has today announced Kate Hoey MP for Vauxhall as his new Commissioner for Sport.

Her role will be to increase grass roots sport participation and access to sporting opportunities across London.

Although she will have an office at City Hall and will be working closely with the London Development Agency on the London Legacy Plan for Sport, Hoey will not be paid for the role.

Commenting, the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson said: “I am absolutely delighted to be able to announce that Kate is going to be helping me to rebuild sport provision in London.

"She made it perfectly clear that she cares deeply about providing young people in London with access to good sports facilities.

“She has extensive experience in working with grass roots sports providers and alongside Ray Lewis will play an invaluable part in the fight back against gang crime.

"We have a unique opportunity with the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to set in place a lasting legacy for youth sport provisions across the capital and with Kate's knowledge, enthusiasm and experience I believe we can make a real difference."

Kate Hoey said: "Londoners deserve the best sporting facilities possible and opportunities for all to participate.

"I am particularly keen to see that the  power of sport be used to change the lives of our young people. Sport crosses all political divides and I happy to play my part."