Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alan Reid and Hugh Robertson

Thursday 13th September 2012 Commons Chamber

[Hugh Robertson]

This is a question that is raised on many occasions by people from Northern Ireland. The honest answer is no, because the decision is outside the remit of Government. Athletes are selected by the British Olympic Association. The team is called Team GB for historic reasons that predate the events that led to the formation of Northern Ireland, and I see no sign of that changing in the near future.

[Mr Alan Reid (Argyll and Bute) (LD)]

Many parts of Argyll and Bute have no mobile phone coverage, which is bad for business and can make it difficult to get help in an emergency. Will the Government please tell us what plans they have to extend mobile phone coverage in Argyll and Bute?