HUGH ROBERTSON REAPPOINTED AS SHADOW SPORTS AND OLYMIPCS MINISTER

Hugh Robertson has been reappointed as the Shadow Sports and Olympics Minister by the new Conservative Leader, David Cameron. Hugh was one of a small group of original backers who launched David Cameron's leadership campaign in May of this year.

Hugh was appointed Sports Spokesman in the House of Commons in September 2004 following two years in the Whips Office from 2002 – 04. He became Shadow Sports Minister in January 2005 and Shadow Sports and Olympics Minister following the successful 2012 bid. He accompanied the bid team out to Singapore in July and recently took the London Olympics bill through The House of Commons on behalf of the Conservatives.

Hugh is a keen sportsman himself. He is a playing member of MCC and Captained the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst at cricket. He also played hockey for Sandhurst, rugby for his regiment and completed the army long equitation course. He is a keen skier, runner and member of Chelsea FC.

Hugh said of his reappointment, “I asked David Cameron if I could keep my existing job so am delighted that he has asked me to remain in post.

“Sport is moving up the political agenda as a delivery mechanism across areas of education, health and social inclusion. There is also the London 2012 Olympics.

“This is an incredibly exciting time for British Sport so I am delighted to have the opportunity to have the opportunity to make my own contribution.”