GREECE AND THE 2004 OLYMPIC GAMES

Early day motion 1581, tabled 21 July 1998 by Edward O'Hara (Labour). Signed by 29 members.

That this House welcomes the fact that in 2004, the Olympic Games will return to Greece, the country of their birth; expresses satisfaction that over 70 per cent. of the required facilities are already completed; warmly approves the intention of the Greek government that the 2004 Olympics shall take place amid the ancient Olympic spirit of peace and goodwill; notes that Greece has the fifth lowest crime rate in the world; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to offer the fullest co-operation and support to the Greek government to ensure that the 2004 Olympics shall be the most secure and peaceful in modern times.

Signatures by party: Labour 22, Liberal Democrat 4, Conservative 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Scottish National Party 1.