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From The Rt Hon Hugh Robertson
  • UN backs Olympic Truce Resolution

    All United Nations member states have backed an agreement to use London 2012 to promote peace and reconciliation in areas of conflict.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DCMS responds to select committee on football governance

    Sports Minister wants football family to improve governance to benefit the game long-term

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Olympic Stadium - statement on future tenancy

    Stadium to be retained as a public asset; OPLC to start new process to secure tenants

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Win Clean - Say No to Doping campaign launches

    Hugh Robertson joins leading sporting figures to launch new anti-doping programme.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £3.5 million boost for successful governing bodies

    Netball, running and lacrosse among the sports to benefit from extra investment.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Olympics boost East London regeneration

    Independent research praises ‘good practice’ in planning for a sustainable legacy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 2017 World Athletics Championships could head to London

    Government backs bid to bring IAAF competition to the Olympic Stadium.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • London 2012 mass participation sports legacy launched

    £135m lottery initiative meets Singapore promise to inspire a new generation to play sport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • London 2012 Paralympic medals unveiled

    British Museum display for the Cultural Olympiad opens.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 1948 Olympic track brought up to date

    Sports Minister Hugh Robertson reopens renovated Herne Hill Velodrome.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A Question of Sports Minister

    Put your Olympic and Paralympic questions to Hugh Robertson.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK celebrates one year until London 2012

    Ministers, Olympic chiefs and athletes visited the completed Aquatics Centre and gathered in Trafalgar Square to mark the milestone.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • London 2012 Open Weekend begins

    Treasure hunts, carnivals and film screenings will be among the entertainment on offer.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games remain on time and within budget

    Anticipated Final Cost of Construction Programme going down.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ministerial Written Statement: Government Olympic Executive (GOE) Quarterly Report, July 2011

    Delivered by the Minister for Sport and the Olympics, Hugh Robertson

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Wales allocated £56.9 million for broadband roll-out

    Wales is set to receive £56.9 million to help take broadband to everyone and superfast broadband to 90% of homes and businesses in the country.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Young people urged to give sport a go in Olympic legacy push

    300,000 teenagers and young adults to benefit from a new sports programme inspiring young people to choose sport

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 10,000 London 2012 tickets on offer to armed forces

    Army, Royal Navy and RAF personnel urged to sign up to see the Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First Olympic Torch Relay locations announced

    Details revealed one year before the Olympic Flame arrives in the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Olympic star joins Minister to make a Big Splash

    Swimming heroes recognised.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government