HC Deb 19 December 2003 vol 416 cc127-8W
20. Simon Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what the latest state of preparation is for the Olympic bid in 2012; and if she will make a statement. [145846]

Tessa Jowell

The Olympic bid company, London 2012 Ltd., is making excellent progress, working closely with the Government, the Mayor of London and the British Olympic Association. The reply to the International Olympic Committee's Applicant Questionnaire, which is the first stage of the bidding process, will be delivered on 15 January.