Statement on BBC Charter review: 16 July 2015
16 July 2015 (updated on 16 July 2015)
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, John Whittingdale, made a statement in the House of Commons on Thursday 16 July 2015 on the BBC Charter review.
Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Chris Bryant, responded to the statement on behalf of the Opposition.
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