MPs debate public confidence in the media and the police
20 July 2011
Prime Minister, David Cameron, moved a debate in the House of Commons on Wednesday 20 July on public confidence in the media and the police.
Watch the debate on Parliament TV and read the views expressed by MPs in Commons Hansard.
- Parliament TV: Debate on Public confidence in the media and the police
- Commons Hansard: Debate on Public confidence in the media and the police
Background
The debate followed the Prime Minister’s statement to the House of Commons on public confidence in the media and the police on Wednesday 20 July. The Home Affairs Committee and the Culture, Media and Sport Committee also held evidence session on unauthorised hacking of mobile phones on Tuesday 19 July.
Further information on the statement and committee evidence sessions can be found in Commons news:
- Commons news: Statement on public confidence in the media and the police
- Commons news: Home Affairs Committee takes evidence from Sir Paul Stephenson, John Yates and Dick Fedorcio
- Commons news: Culture, Media and Sport Committee takes evidence from Rupert Murdoch, James Murdoch and Rebekah Brooks
- Commons news: MPs publish report on unauthorised tapping or hacking of mobile communications
Debates
Debates are an opportunity for MPs to discuss government policy, proposed new laws and current issues. It allows MPs to voice the concerns and interests of their constituents.