Opinions and Comments
- 19 August 2005: There are calls to relax firearms laws which prevent British pistol shooters training.
- 17 October 2005: Rupert Mitford, 6th Baron Redesdale requests that morris dancing is represented in the opening ceremony.
- 17 October 2005: Peter Keen, in charge of planning for British success at the Olympics, expresses his concerns that the "fourth place in the medals table" target is not achievable without a significant increase in funding.
- 30 November 2005: A survey conducted by the Association of London Government's (ALG) shows that 68% of Londoners (78% in the 18–34 age group) believe that the Games will have long-term benefits for people living in London.
- 23 January 2007: Andrew Culf opines reasons for optimism for successful games outweigh reasons for worry
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