Tuesday 9th January 2018

(6 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Matt Hancock Portrait Matt Hancock
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I am a very strong believer in equal pay and tackling discrimination, because I believe in the equality of opportunity—wherever someone comes from and whatever their gender, sexual orientation or race. Those are the values that will guide me in this role.

Tom Pursglove Portrait Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)
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Should the BBC not sort out its act, is my right hon. Friend willing to take further steps?