HC Deb 30 March 1998 vol 309 c378W
Mr. Baker

To ask the Prime Minister how many representations he has received from Labour Members expressing concern about the extent of media ownership by Mr. Rupert Murdoch. [37047]

The Prime Minister

None.

Mr. Baker

To ask the Prime Minister who initiated the recent telephone conversation between him and the Italian Premier, Romano Prodi; and what factors led him to discuss the proposed takeover of Mediaset by Rupert Murdoch. [36500]

The Prime Minister

[holding answer 27 March 1998]I refer the hon. Member to the oral answer I gave to the hon. Member for Westmorland and Lonsdale (Mr. Collins) on 25 March 1998,Official Report, column 494.