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Written question asked by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour) on Friday, 21 April 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 April 2017. It was answered by Matt Hancock (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 April 2017 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Sky: 21st Century Fox

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what the effect of the General election 2017 and purdah period is on the 40-day deadline by which Ofcom is required to assess the bid by 21st Century Fox to take over Sky.

Answer

I refer the Hon. Gentleman to the written statement made by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on 24 April 2017, Official Report Vol 624, Col 56WS

https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2017-04-24/debates/1704249000010/SkyFoxMerger

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
71533
Session
2016-17
Related items
Sky / Fox Merger
Monday, 24 April 2017
Written statements
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Sky Takeovers 21st Century Fox General Election 2017
Link
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