HC Deb 16 February 1998 vol 306 c449W
13. Mr. Mullin

To 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 Smith

I 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.