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Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 8 February 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 February 2000. It was answered by Baroness Hoey (Labour) on Monday, 14 February 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, if he will make it his policy to support measures to bar Burma from participating in this summer's Olympic Games; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will make it his policy to support measures to bar Burma from participating in this summer's Olympic Games; and if he will make a statement. [109804] Kate Hoey: It is the responsibility of the International Olympic Committee and the Games organisers to set the rules for participation in the Olympics.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
109804; 344 c441W
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Olympic Games Sanctions Myanmar