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Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I will do my best. I am grateful to the hon.

On the hon. Gentleman’s last point, he will know that the Government supported the progress of the EU directive on copyright.

As my hon.

When the hon.

We will of course have to consider that very carefully, but I know that my hon.

Yes, I agree with my hon. Friend.

My hon. Friend raises much broader questions about the BBC and its place in the broadcasting landscape that I know he will recognise.

We will certainly consider some of the tax recommendations that are made by Dame Frances in her review, but my hon.

I will certainly look into what my hon. Friend says. I agree with the general tenor of his remarks.

With your indulgence, Mr Speaker, before I make my statement, I invite the House to join me in paying tribute to one of our sporting greats,