The BBC reports that Ann Hogbin said "our strong intention is to field a team in Delhi next year." At the weekend UK newspaper the Daily Telegraph reported that a senior Whitehall official said there was "virtually no chance" an England team would attend the event.
But the BBC reports that UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office says: "We are aware that the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) had some concerns about preparations for the Games.
"We continue to work closely with the Indian authorities who are doing everything they can to ensure a safe and secure Games."
Hogbin said: "Of course, we have a duty of care to the athletes and other team members which we take very seriously.
"Despite having been given extensive briefings from relevant authorities we have not received any indication that we should not participate in the Games and we will continue to work hard to put in place the best possible arrangements for our team."
