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Written question asked by Lord Higgins (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 December 2006.


Olympic Games: Medal Target

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Following UK Sport's announcement of a target of 35 medals in the Beijing Olympics in 2008, whether they will break down the medal target on a sport-by-sport basis.
Answer

Thirty-five medals were the overall target announced by UK Sport at the start of the Beijing Olympic cycle, based on the level of investment available. The final medal target for Beijing will be confirmed with the Minister for Sport and published on a sport-by-sport basis in spring 2008.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
308; 687 c122WA
Session
2006-07
Subjects
China Olympic Games Medals Sports competitors
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk