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Written Question
Comcast
Tuesday 22nd May 2018

Asked by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if he will take into account whether Comcast’s bid for Sky includes commitments to maintain Sky’s employment levels in (a) Scotland and (b) throughout the UK.

Answered by Matt Hancock

I refer the hon member to my written statement to the House issued on 21st May.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 15 May 2018
Data Protection Bill [Lords]

"Like many others, I read with interest the Government’s proposals published this morning in response to Lords amendment 62B, and I have to say that they are not entirely without merit. Indeed some of what is contained in the Government’s proposals around extending the power of the Information Commissioner is …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 10 May 2018
Channel 4 Relocation

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Graham. This is an important debate about one of the most exciting media developments that has happened in the UK in many years. As many others have done, I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow South (Stewart Malcolm …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 10 May 2018
Channel 4 Relocation

"I could not agree more. It does not happen often—let us call it a red-letter day—but I believe I am in agreement with the hon. Gentleman. As the leader of Glasgow City Council, Susan Aitken said, our city has

“a high concentration of skills, academic excellence and a highly qualified …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 10 May 2018
Channel 4 Relocation

"Anything that can speed up journey times to Glasgow has a beneficial effect for the whole of the United Kingdom. I am certain that Glasgow City Council would make the transition for Channel 4 as painless as it could possibly be for the company, its employees and their families—more painless …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 10 May 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"Glasgow’s bid to be Channel 4’s HQ has gathered cross-party and, indeed, cross-city support, with Edinburgh prepared to set aside ancient rivalries. Does the Secretary of State agree that with that level of support, coupled with its ability to draw on production infrastructure and creative and cultural talent, Glasgow ticks …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 09 May 2018
Data Protection Bill [Lords]

"Time is tight, so I will be brief. I rise to speak in support of new clause 18 because the Scottish National party has been clear throughout that all individuals should be able to seek redress when they feel they have been the victim of press malpractice. It benefits each …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 09 May 2018
Data Protection Bill [Lords]

"The right hon. Gentleman may push that to the vote, but new clause 20 seeks to impose on Scotland a system of press regulation from Westminster, even though this is wholly devolved. I appreciate the work that he and others in Hacked Off have tried to do to square that …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 09 May 2018
Data Protection Bill [Lords]

"I will be very brief, Madam Deputy Speaker, because we are incredibly tight for time.

There is so much in the Bill that I would like to talk about, such as effective immigration control, delegated powers and collective redress, not to mention the achievement of adequacy, but I will concentrate …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 09 May 2018
Data Protection Bill [Lords]

"I would give way, Minister, but I am very pushed for time.

I would like to voice my support and that of the SNP for amendment 15 on effective immigration control. We believe that the exemption is fundamentally wrong, disproportionate and grossly unfair, and we call on the Government to …..."
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