Sky: 21st Century Fox Takeover Bid Debate

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Sky: 21st Century Fox Takeover Bid

Christian Matheson Excerpts
Tuesday 20th December 2016

(7 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Karen Bradley Portrait Karen Bradley
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I apologise again, but I cannot make comments on the merits of the bid or the process.

Christian Matheson Portrait Christian Matheson (City of Chester) (Lab)
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With reference to the question asked by my hon. Friend the Member for Neath (Christina Rees) about the former Prime Minister David Cameron’s comment that the withdrawal of the decision was the right one, what assessment has the Secretary of State made about what might have changed between then and now?

Karen Bradley Portrait Karen Bradley
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I will be making no comments on any assessments that I have made at any time. I will be going through a full process in line with the legislation. I need to ensure the integrity of that process for all concerned.

Karen Bradley Portrait Karen Bradley
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I do not think anyone is in doubt about the hon. Gentleman’s views.

Christian Matheson Portrait Christian Matheson
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We are about yours.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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We are grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his sedentary chunter.