Sky/21st Century Fox: Merger Debate

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David Winnick

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Sky/21st Century Fox: Merger

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Thursday 16th March 2017

(7 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Karen Bradley Portrait Karen Bradley
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I agree with my hon. Friend. That was exactly the conclusion I reached when looking at the representations that I received.

David Winnick Portrait Mr David Winnick (Walsall North) (Lab)
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I recognise and respect what the Secretary of State has told the House, and we all appreciate her keeping the House up to date. I again say that this is not a question of any kind of vendetta against Mr Murdoch, but it would be simply unacceptable for the amount of media ownership he already controls to be increased. That is the position, and it is why I hope that the right decision will be taken at the end of the day.

Karen Bradley Portrait Karen Bradley
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Ofcom will look at these matters and I look forward to seeing its report.