§ 13. Mr. MullinTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what recent discussions he has had with Rupert Murdoch or his representatives on diversity in the British media; and if he will make a statement. [27597]
§ Mr. Chris SmithI have not held any meetings with Mr. Murdoch or his representatives from News International or News Corporation since the election last May. I have indeed met Mr. Mark Booth, the Chief Executive of BSkyB, in which News International has a 40 per cent. shareholding, to discuss a range of broadcasting issues.