Phone Hacking Debate

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Department: Attorney General

Phone Hacking

Jeremy Hunt Excerpts
Wednesday 6th July 2011

(13 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Dominic Grieve Portrait The Attorney-General
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Well, may I say to the hon. Gentleman that my understanding—I checked this before the start of the debate—is that my right hon. Friend the Culture Secretary did refer the takeover to the Competition Commission?

Dominic Grieve Portrait The Attorney-General
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He was minded to. As a result of having done so, a series of assurances were provided, which satisfied him. Thereafter, I suggest that the hon. Gentleman refers that question to my right hon. Friend.