Debates between John Whittingdale and Lucy Frazer during the 2017-2019 Parliament

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Debate between John Whittingdale and Lucy Frazer
Tuesday 24th April 2018

(6 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Whittingdale Portrait Mr John Whittingdale (Maldon) (Con)
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T10. My right hon. Friend will be aware that last year a pilot project allowed television cameras into courts to film and broadcast sentencing procedure. Will he say what assessment he has made of that pilot and what plans he now has to extend it further?

Lucy Frazer Portrait Lucy Frazer
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I know my right hon. Friend cares deeply about this important matter and he has raised it with me several times. Transparency is very important, and we are looking at the pilot. I am happy to update him, and I am looking forward to our meeting tomorrow with the Society of Editors.