Proceeding contribution from Lord Harrington of Watford (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 27 February 2012. It occurred during Estimates day on Olympics and Paralympics (Funding).

Olympics and Paralympics (Funding)

I am more than usually grateful to my hon. Friend. There might be a secret plot to divert the torch at the last minute but I do not think it will come to anything. My point is that although it would be nice to have the torch, there are many other ways in which Members can support the Olympics. For me, that is the most important thing. Here am I, probably the least qualified of the 600-plus Members to take part in any Olympic event, except possibly for the ladies' shot put, for which I was once told I had an ideal physique.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 541 c57
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Costs Finance Greater London National Lottery Public transport London 2012 Organising Committee Security Sports Tickets Olympic Games 2012 Paralympic Games 2012 Olympic Delivery Authority
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Olympics and Paralympics (Funding)

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