Written question asked by Damian Collins (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 December 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 December 2010. It was answered by Lord Herbert of South Downs (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 December 2010 on behalf of the Home Office.

Security: Olympic Games 2012

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions she has had with her French counterpart in France on policing and security for the London 2012 Olympics; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: [holding answer 20 December 2010]: Home Office Ministers meet regularly with their French counterparts to discuss security issues. No substantive discussions have to date taken place about the security of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. France is one of the UK's closest partners on a range of Government business and we enjoy a close, productive relationship. Ministers and officials will continue to engage regularly and will address this issue as necessary.

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