Phone Hacking and the Media

George Eustice Excerpts

Monday 11th July 2011 Commons Chamber

[Mr Hunt]

I am afraid that I do not know the answer to that question.

[George Eustice (Camborne and Redruth) (Con)]

May I welcome the decision to review the regulation of the media, which is central, long-term, to raising standards and restoring faith in journalism? However, is the Secretary of State aware that for the best part of 10 years, Alastair Campbell invited the Labour party to do just that—to review the regulation of the media—but that it failed to do so throughout its term in office?

[Mr Hunt]

My hon. Friend is absolutely right, which is why, with the greatest respect, I think the Opposition have got their tone completely wrong this afternoon. We have an opportunity to do something that many Opposition Members in their hearts know should have been done a very long time ago. We are determined to do that, and I would encourage them to work with the Government to ensure that this time, we get it right.