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Debate between John Nicolson and David Evennett
Thursday 9th June 2016

(8 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Nicolson Portrait John Nicolson (East Dunbartonshire) (SNP)
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Talking about the BBC, rugby union is only one of many sports covered by the corporation with its editorial independence. Has the Minister taken time to reflect on yesterday’s BBC debate, reviewed today’s press coverage and realised that Government interference in editorial issues such as the proposed “Scottish Six” is deeply unwelcome?

David Evennett Portrait Mr Evennett
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I was here listening to the debate yesterday, and I commend the excellent speeches of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and my hon. Friend the Minister for Culture and the Digital Economy.

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