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


Olympic Games 2012

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what mechanisms they have put in place to notify operational forces about observing the London 2012 Olympic Truce.
Answer

Her Majesty's Government are considering very carefully their position on the London 2012 Olympic Truce. Any decision taken will factor in the views of our allies, and in the case of Afghanistan the views of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and NATO. The Ministry of Defence has a wide variety of existing mechanisms for communicating with its forces.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7019; 725 c321WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Armed forces Peace UN resolutions Olympic Games 2012
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk