Debates between Lord Ashton of Hyde and Lord Tomlinson during the 2017-2019 Parliament

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Tue 30th Jan 2018
BBC: Brexit
Lords Chamber

BBC: Brexit

Debate between Lord Ashton of Hyde and Lord Tomlinson
Tuesday 30th January 2018

(6 years, 9 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Ashton of Hyde Portrait Lord Ashton of Hyde
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The BBC needs support when it does things well; it also needs to get its house in order when it does things wrongly.

Lord Tomlinson Portrait Lord Tomlinson (Lab)
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My Lords, having referred to Mr Nigel Farage, does the Minister agree that, if by some chance Mr Farage were to become leader of UKIP once again, he has already had his quota of appearances at the BBC?

Lord Ashton of Hyde Portrait Lord Ashton of Hyde
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As I have said, it is not up to the Government to express an opinion on editorial matters.

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