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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.

Let me begin by thanking the hon.

I certainly do agree. It is important for more women’s sport to be broadcast. I think that we are taking steps in the right direction.

Including of course the rugby league World cup.

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.

This is the BBC’s responsibility.

I hope I have made it clear that I think the right thing to do is accept what the law requires as things stand but to work with the BBC to m

I gave the House the statistics some moments ago: the position is radically improved since 2010 for pensioners who rely on a state pension.

I am sure, Mr Speaker, that you will not want me to engage in that particular manifesto commitment, but let me deal with the other one.