The British government has again postponed a decision on whether London will bid for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, and a decision may not come for another two weeks.
Prime Minister Tony Blair’s official spokesman said, “because of the pressures of other business we haven’t got round to doing the necessary thinking through on this one. I think it will take a bit longer”.
With Parliament in recess next week, the decision is likely to be postponed until the following week at the earliest.
This is the third time the government has delayed its decision, which had originally been expected at the end of January.
London is on a heightened state of alert against possible terrorist attacks, with tanks and troops deployed at Heathrow Airport.
Craig Reedie, Chairman of the British Olympic Association said, “the BOA is considerably disappointed by the News of a further delay on any decision by government over London’s 2012 Olympic Bid. However, in light of the continuing and developing international situation we once again understand the reasons for the delay. We trust the government will be able to reach a positive decision on this issue at the earliest opportunity.
