Written question asked by George Howarth (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 July 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 September 2011. It was answered by Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton (Conservative) on Friday, 9 September 2011 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

British Sky Broadcasting: News Corporation

Question: To ask the Prime Minister pursuant to the statement of 20 July 2011, Official Report, column 939, (1) what advice he received prior to taking his decision to take himself out of the decision-making process in respect of the acquisition of BSkyB; and whether contacts during the course of his meetings with senior staff from News International at formal meetings or socially, constrained him from taking part in that process;

Answer: I refer the right hon. Member to the answer 1 gave to the hon. Member for Islington North (Jeremy Corbyn) on 20 July 2011, Official Report, column 939. I also refer the right hon. Member to the list of proprietors, senior executives and editors of media organisations that I have met since the general election which was published on Friday 15 July 2011. This is available on the Number 10 website"http://www.number10.gov.uk/news/pm-published-details-of-visitors-to-chequers/"and will be updated quarterly.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 68833; 532 c830-1W
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Public Confidence in the Media and Police
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Subjects: Sky Prime Minister News Corporation
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk