Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Oral Answers to Questions

Scott Mann Excerpts
Thursday 3rd December 2015

(8 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Whittingdale Portrait Mr Whittingdale
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I share the hon. Gentleman’s concern about local newspapers, which play a vital role in local democracy. I welcome the fact that discussions have been taking place between local media groups and the BBC to determine what the BBC might do to assist local newspapers. I understand that very good progress has been made, and I hope that the BBC will therefore be able to play its part in recognising the contribution that local newspapers make to news provision and giving them some recompense for that.

Scott Mann Portrait Scott Mann (North Cornwall) (Con)
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T5. With the highly successful Westminster gaming event having taken place earlier this month, does my hon. Friend the Minister agree that computer programming and gaming are viable career options for many young people in our rural communities?

Lord Vaizey of Didcot Portrait Mr Vaizey
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I certainly agree with my hon. Friend, who makes an excellent point about not only the fantastic broadband roll-out in Cornwall, but the south-west’s fantastic games economy, regarding which we can talk about companies such as the Engine Room, Auroch Digital and Opposable Games. As a strong supporter of games and a successful roller-out of broadband, I wholeheartedly agree with both elements of his question.