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Written question asked by Zarah Sultana (Labour) on Thursday, 12 March 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 March 2020 (named day). It was answered by John Whittingdale (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 March 2020 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


Newspaper Press: Regulation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether he will meet with representatives of Hacked Off to discuss legislation changes that will ensure that all newspapers and their websites are independently regulated.

Answer

The government is committed to a free and independent media. DCMS ministers and officials regularly meet with a range of stakeholders to discuss a range of issues, and will consider any proposals put forward with regard to regulation of newspapers and their websites.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28766
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Internet Newspaper press Regulation Hacked Off
Link
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