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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Addington (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Thursday, 4 March 2010.


Olympic Games

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the success of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver in relation to their preparations for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London in 2012.
Answer

My Lords, I am sure that the House will wish to join me in congratulating Amy Williams on her gold medal, and Vancouver on its organisation of an excellent event. Attending the Games was an invaluable opportunity for Ministers and officials to study Vancouver’s experience in staging an Olympic Games and, shortly, a Paralympic Games, to learn lessons for London 2012. In particular, Ministers and officials considered issues related to the Games’ operations, security, human trafficking and legacy.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
717 c1553 
Session
2009-10
Oral question type
Lead
Procedure
Topical questions (HL)
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Canada Olympic Games Olympic Games 2012
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk