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David Nuttall

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Business of the House
Thursday 15th December 2016

(7 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Matt Hancock Portrait Matt Hancock
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We will set out our plans for the future of Channel 4 in due course.

David Nuttall Portrait Mr David Nuttall (Bury North) (Con)
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What possible justification is there for the Government owning both the BBC and Channel 4?

Matt Hancock Portrait Matt Hancock
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Channel 4 is not paid for but is owned by the Government. It was set up under Government ownership, but it pays for itself through its advertising, and delivers brilliantly—I think—within its remit.

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