HC Deb 16 July 1998 vol 316 c255W
Mr. Gareth R. Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what assessment the Government have made of London's capability to host the Olympic Games in 2012. [50234]

Mr. Banks

The British Olympic Association has decided that the next bid for the Olympic Games should be London-based. Like the BOA, the Government is determined that any bid should be of the highest possible quality. My Department is already working closely with the BOA who are conducting comprehensive studies on what is already in place and what needs to be in place to mount a winnable bid, which might well be for the 2012 Games. The BOA makes the nomination in respect of this country and ultimately the decision is entirely a matter for the International Olympic Committee.