Written question asked by David Faber (Conservative) on Monday, 23 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 November 2000. It was answered by Baroness Hoey (Labour) on Thursday, 9 November 2000 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions (a) he and (b) the Minister for Sport have had with (i) members and (ii) representatives of the International Olympic Committee about the suitability of the proposed Lee Valley Stadium as a venue for track and field athletics and the opening and closing ceremonies of a London Olympic Games; and if he will make a statement. - (Holding answer 26 October 2000).

Answer: Mr. Faber: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what discussions (a) he and (b) the Minister for Sport have had with (i) members and (ii) representatives of the International Olympic Committee about the suitability of the proposed Lee Valley Stadium as a venue for track and field athletics and the opening and closing ceremonies of a London Olympic Games; and if he will make a statement. [134844] Kate Hoey: [holding answer 26 October 2000]: Apart from discussions with Craig Reedie, in his capacity as Chair of the British Olympic Association, neither myself nor my right hon. Friend have discussed the proposed Lee Valley Stadium with representatives of the International Olympic Committee.

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