Commonwealth Games England have no current security concerns over next October's Commonwealth Games in Delhi, chef de mission Craig Hunter insisted.

A report today quoted a senior Whitehall source saying there was "virtually no chance" an England team would be sent to India due to security concerns.

But while admitting security is of paramount concern, Hunter is optimistic the Games, which are scheduled to take place from October 3-14, will be a success.

"Obviously we've been looking at security as one of the most important factors in determining whether the team will participate next October," Hunter told Press Association Sport.

"It's something that we will make a decision at some point once we have the appropriate intelligence.

"But at this point in time we've not seen anything that would suggest we would not be participating and we continue to be very excited about the prospects of participating in Delhi next year."

The issue of security for the Games has been under scrutiny since a number of terrorist incidents in the region and several major sporting events have already been moved from the subcontinent.

Hunter was in Delhi for 18 days in October and is confident, with current intelligence, England will play a full part in the Games.

"At no point during the 18 days did I feel any sense of threat or uncertainty working down the street," he added.

"Terrorism is never very far away, unfortunately, but at this moment in time, in terms of the Commonwealth Games, we see no reasons why we won't be competing."

Chris Jenkins, Hunter's counterpart with Wales, is a member of the co-ordination commission which looks at the preparedness and progress towards the Games.

Jenkins returned from Delhi in the week before Christmas after a week-and-a-half long visit and agreed with Hunter's assessment.

The Wales chef de mission told Press Association Sport: "Security is obviously the number one priority.

"They went through their plans and they're very impressive and they offered reassurance that they're doing everything that would be expected.

"The security advisors at the Commonwealth Games Federation said they're doing everything to make sure that the Games is safe, successful and secure.

"Everybody is of a mind that the only thing we can do at this stage is monitor the situation, continue to talk to people on the ground and make sure they are doing what you would expect them to do - and they are doing that and more so."

The Foreign Office earlier today stressed it had not advised any British teams not to compete in next year's Commonwealth Games.

Likewise, the Metropolitan Police Service have not issued any advice against taking part in Delhi.

A statement read: "The MPS has not advised any sports team against participating in the Commonwealth Games and it would not be our role to do so.

"During his visit to India in November 2009 Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson met Indian officials to discuss co-operation between India and Britain to ensure a safe and secure Commonwealth Games.

"These discussions were productive and remain ongoing."

Australia are also happy to proceed, under current guidance.

Australian Commonwealth Games Association chief executive Perry Crosswhite insisted they would pull out only if security concerns heightened.

He told Press Association Sport: "We will proceed, unless we have information from our security advisors and the government and the Commonwealth Games Federation which says that there is credible threat to the Games, or to the Australian team or a similar type of thing.

"We certainly don't have that at this present moment in time.

"It would worry me if there was a withdrawal from the England team because I just don't think that's justified at the present time."

The 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman said providing a safe and secure environment for the athletes, visiting officials and tourists would be a top priority.

Suresh Kalmadi dismissed the report claiming England would not participate in the Games.

He said in a statement: "We have not received any official intimation to this effect and in fact the British Foreign Office, as well as the statement from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), has emphasised that it has not advised any of its teams not to compete in next year's Commonwealth Games on security grounds.

"The Security Commanders meeting was held at the Home Ministry recently and all Commonwealth Games Associations were satisfied with the security arrangements outlined for the Games.

"The people of England had given an enthusiastic response to the Queen's Baton Relay in October and a similar response is now being witnessed in the African nations.

"We are confident of seeing the best of the sportsmen and large numbers of visiting tourists for the Games."