HC Deb 18 January 1980 vol 976 cc878-9W
Sir Nicholas Bonsor

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment, in the light of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, if he will ensure that no public funds whatever will be used to sponsor, aid or otherwise subsidise the appearance of British athletes at the Moscow Olympic Games.

Sir Frederic Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what public money has so far been spent on a grant towards United Kingdom participation in the 1980 Olympic Games; and what further sums have been committed;

(2) if he will withhold payment of any further public money towards the costs of United Kingdom participation in the 1980 Olympic Games.

Mr. Trotter

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment to what extent public funds are used in connection with the Olympic contest.

Mr. Monro

I refer my hon. Friends to the reply I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Northampton, North (Mr. Marlow) yesterday.

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