Jim Shannon
Main Page: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)(7 years, 4 months ago)
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Mr Speaker
We are grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his sedentary chunter.
Jim Shannon (Strangford) (DUP)
Does the Secretary of State agree that allowing the takeover might put pressure on, or take away, the diversity of our press? Is it the Government’s or the Secretary of State’s intention to ensure that we have a free press, not controlled by one person or one company?
Karen Bradley
I have a very specific role, which is set out in legislation. I will fulfil that role with the utmost integrity.