Leveson Inquiry

Ian C. Lucas Excerpts
Thursday 1st March 2018

(6 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Matt Hancock Portrait Matt Hancock
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My hon. Friend’s second point raises a very important question. I am sure the hon. Member for West Bromwich East (Tom Watson) will be thinking very hard about that now that he has admitted that it was a mistake to take this money. On my hon. Friend’s first point, it is critical that the press and online publications act responsibly and accurately in their reporting.

Ian C. Lucas Portrait Ian C. Lucas (Wrexham) (Lab)
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Will the Secretary of State agree to meet the Dowler family, Christopher Jefferies and the McCanns to explain to them why this Conservative Government are breaking the promise given by a Conservative Prime Minister?

Matt Hancock Portrait Matt Hancock
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As I said, I have already met some of the victims. I have also already extended an invitation to meet victims and Hacked Off in order to discuss today’s statement and what we are doing.