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Department: Attorney General

Oral Answers to Questions

John Whittingdale Excerpts
Thursday 29th June 2017

(7 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Karen Bradley Portrait Karen Bradley
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I have been lobbied on this matter on a number of occasions. As the Member of Parliament who represents Alton Towers, I have, as I am sure the right hon. Gentleman can imagine, been lobbied on it on a number of occasions. It is, of course, a matter for the Treasury, but we continue to have conversations.

John Whittingdale Portrait Mr John Whittingdale (Maldon) (Con)
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Will my right hon. Friend welcome the appointment of Alex Mahon as the new chief executive of Channel 4, who I hope will bring a fresh approach? Will she confirm that it remains the Government’s view that the distinctiveness of Channel 4 will be enhanced by its being relocated outside London?

Karen Bradley Portrait Karen Bradley
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Yes I do and yes I can.