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I know the hon. Gentleman’s long-standing commitment to and interest in this issue.

I entirely understand my hon. Friend’s point.

My hon. Friend makes a fair point. It is important that we have the necessary co-operation.

With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement.

I meet with the BBC regularly to discuss a range of issues, including the over 75 licence fee concession.

My Department has today written to Lebedev Holdings Limited (LHL) and Independent Digital News and Media Limited (IDNM), the owners of the E

Including of course the rugby league World cup.

Let me begin by thanking the hon.

Three lines later in my script, I was going to do so, but I am happy to do it now, and the hon. Lady is absolutely right.

I agree with the hon. Lady. Not only is that offensive, but it is wrong. I watched that match. It was a good game of football.