UK Anti-Doping chief executive Andy Parkinson (pictured) said: "We are delighted to work with and support the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games in developing a comprehensive anti-doping strategy for the event.

"The Games represent another major global event in the UK and we look forward to playing our part in assisting with the delivery of a high quality anti-doping programme."

Some key elements of the agreement include assessing the anti-doping requirements of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and how Glasgow 2014 will deliver them in the lead-up to the Games and at Games time, as well as sharing best practices regarding anti-doping, including those identified from UKAD's experience in the delivery of major events in the UK.

The agreement will also see the development and promotion of anti-doping education initiatives for the Games to support any existing World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) programmes and a policy ensuring that anti-doping for the Games complements existing efforts by UKAD in efforts to combat doping in sport.

Glasgow 2014 chief executive John Scott said: "A strong anti-doping strategy is a key element in ensuring that all athletes have a level playing field to set high standards across all sports and events at the Games."

Scott has vast expertise in the area having previously worked as international director and director of Drug Free Sport at UK Sport.

He was also heavily involved in the Canadian Federal inquiry into doping in sport following sprinter Ben Johnson's positive drug test after his 100 metres victory at the Seoul 1988 Olympic Games.

Scott continued: "As part of this agreement, we hope to gain from UK Anti-Doping's extensive knowledge and excellent track record in delivering anti-doping programmes for major events in the UK."

Scotland's Minister for Public Health and Sport Shona Robison said: "The Scottish Government welcomes this agreement between UK Anti-Doping and Glasgow 2014.

"This collaboration sends a strong message to any athlete thinking about cheating to better their performance at the 2014 Games.

"The expertise, knowledge and advice UK Anti-Doping will offer through its world class anti-doping programmes will ensure fair play is adhered to at all times at Glasgow 2014."

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