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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Taverne (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Lord Bach (Labour) on Thursday, 15 October 2009.


Parliament: Reporting of Proceedings

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to preserve the right of newspapers to report proceedings in Parliament.
Answer

My Lords, the ability to report proceedings in Parliament remains unaffected by recent events. As my right honourable friend the Prime Minister said yesterday in another place: ""The Justice Secretary has talked to the parties concerned and is looking into this issue"." He went on to say that he hoped that, ""progress can be made … to clear up what is an unfortunate area of the law".—[Official Report, Commons, 14/10/09; col. 294.]"


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
713 c324 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
Lead
Procedure
Topical questions (HL)
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Related items
Engagements
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Oral questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Injunctions Newspaper press Parliamentary reporting
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk