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The House of Lords has urged the Government to step up its anti-terror plans for the 2012 Olympics.

A report by the house's EU Committee suggests the UK should make immediate contact with the union's emergency task force to reduce the potential impact of any attack during the games.

The cost of security for the London 2012 Olympics will not go over £600million, according to the Government.

Although full security plans will be kept secret, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith revealed the policing costs would not be exceeded and added the Government was unlikely to tap into a £238m contingency fund.