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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 Thursday, 7 December 2006.


Olympic Games: Medal Target

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:When consultation took place with the British Olympic Association's director of performance to agree the medal target for the British Olympic team in Beijing 2008; and where such discussions were held.
Answer

No consultation has taken place with the British Olympic Association's director of performance to agree the medal target for the British Olympic Team in Beijing 2008. The target was set by UK Sport, the Government’s agency for elite sport, in 2005, in agreement with DCMS. It will be finalised with the Minister of Sport in the spring of 2008. However, UK Sport officials have met the BOA's director of performance a number of times sincehis appointment in September to discuss high-performance issues.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
351; 687 c152WA
Session
2006-07
Subjects
China Olympic Games Medals Sports competitors
Link
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