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Debate between Alex Davies-Jones and John Whittingdale
Thursday 24th September 2020

(4 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Whittingdale Portrait Mr Whittingdale
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I completely agree with the hon. Gentleman that local and regional news coverage by the BBC is one of the core public purposes of the BBC. I have spoken to the new director-general, and I am pleased that he remains absolutely committed to that. Whether the recent cuts reduce the ability of the BBC to carry out that obligation is a matter that Ofcom is looking at, and it decided to do that without our having even spoken to it.

Alex Davies-Jones Portrait Alex Davies-Jones (Pontypridd) (Lab)
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What steps he has taken to ensure parity in the application of covid-19 restrictions to sports and music groups.

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