Greg Hands
Main Page: Greg Hands (Conservative - Chelsea and Fulham)
Mr Speaker
I was not expressing approval or disapproval; I was just nodding benignly, as is my way.
Greg Hands (Chelsea and Fulham) (Con)
When it comes to the wider inquiry, could we ensure that the press practice of blagging is included? It appears to mean using subterfuge and pretence to gain access to confidential and other personal information, and it has been alleged of other newspapers, including by a journalist who now works for the Leader of the Opposition.
Mr Hunt
We must absolutely ensure that we do everything necessary to stamp out blagging. One of the most awful parts of this whole process is that we have discovered just how easy it is. In that respect, I would add that I believe that the role of phone companies is very important as well. They need to ensure that they are co-operating fully to ensure that it stops.