Volunteers at the London Olympics are only issued two pairs of socks for their "plates of meat" (that's "feet" to those not well versed in cockney rhyming slang.)

They're expected to be in the official uniform at all times when on duty. With just two tops, two pairs of trousers and two pairs of socks that means regular laundry is a must.

However, there's one exception to the rule and luckily it relates to the socks. You are allowed to replace them with your own if you run out — but they should be unbranded and not visible.

— Fergus Bell — Twitter http://twitter.com/fergb

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