§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what his policy is towards holding the Olympic Games in the United Kingdom. [97985]
§ Mr. Chris Smith[holding answer 9 November 1999]: The Government are committed to supporting a viable Olympic bid at the earliest opportunity. The British Olympic Association, who have responsibility for UK bids for the Olympic Games, is carrying out a series of feasibility studies on a London based bid and will report to me before the end of the year.