It is understood that organisers are under pressure to make these Games "the greenest ever" and argue that this - along with their baffling ticket policy - will make a huge contribution. "We figured that if we make it difficult enough for people to come and watch, they will just stay at home and watch it on the television," continued the source "it's not really worth coming anyway - you'll get a much better view from the sofa".
Whilst spokespeople were quick to point out that the plan was "one of a number of possibilities", papers seen by the echo suggest that building work could begin as early as next month. "We are not actively discouraging attendance" said the spokesman, fresh from his role at the Delhi Commonwealth Games "but people should think about whether they really need to come first. We advise against all but essential travel".