Leveson Inquiry

Ian Murray Excerpts

Wednesday 25th April 2012 Commons Chamber

[Mr Hunt]

I have written to Lord Leveson to say that I would like to give my evidence as soon as possible. At present it is scheduled to be towards the end of May, but it is a matter for Lord Leveson and I will respect everything he says.

[Ian Murray (Edinburgh South) (Lab)]

According to the e-mail trail that was released yesterday, a day after Alex Salmond asked for help to smooth the way for The Sun to support the Scottish National party, News Corporation knew about a phone call scheduled between Alex Salmond and the Culture Secretary to lobby on behalf of the BSkyB bid. Who set up that call and how did News Corporation know about it?

[Mr Hunt]

I do not know the answer to that question, but I will happily try to find out for the hon. Gentleman.