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Written question asked by Lord Risby (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 December 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 December 2021. It was answered by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 December 2021 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


Olympic Games: Beijing

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with Team GB about reconsidering participation in the 2022 Winter Olympic games in Beijing.

Answer

Although the Government does not support sporting boycotts, athlete participation in the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games is a decision for the British Olympic and British Paralympic Associations, who operate independently of the Government.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4659
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Olympic Games Beijing
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk