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Written question asked by Lord Bates (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Howell of Guildford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 March 2011.


Olympic Games 2012

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what consideration they have given to including the Paralympics in the title of the London 2012 Olympic Truce resolution to be proposed to the United Nations General Assembly.
Answer

The Government have recently commenced consultations to inform the drafting of its resolution. We have not yet decided the title, but intend it to refer to the Paralympics. The UK's draft text will be presented at the UN in September.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7018; 725 c321WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Peace UN resolutions Olympic Games 2012 Paralympic Games 2012
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk