2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
6 January 2010 (updated on 22 April 2010)
Members of the House of Lords with experience in and expertise of sport and planning for the 2012 Olympics, including a former Olympic athlete, discussed the preparations for the hosting of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London in a short debate on 5 January.
The wide-ranging discussion included an update on plans and progress towards construction of the Olympic park and venues, UK businesses with 2012 contracts, sponsorship targets and the Cultural Olympiad.
- Lords Hansard: 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games - short debate
- Video & Audio: 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games - short debate
Questions for short debate - discussions usually lasting from 60 to 90 minutes - can be tabled by any Member of the Lords to ask the Government a question on a topic of interest. A spokesperson replies to the question on behalf of the Government.