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<p>As set out in previous statements to the House, the Secretary of State's quasi-judicial
responsibilities in relation to the proposed acquisition of Sky by 21st Century Fox
will be discharged, robustly and transparently. Such decisions must also be taken
as promptly as is reasonably practicable.</p><p> </p><p>On 29 June the Secretary of
State announced that she is minded-to refer the merger to the Competition and Markets
Authority (CMA) on media plurality grounds. In coming to a final decision, consideration
will be given to the available evidence before her including any further representations
received following the call for evidence which closed on 14 July.</p><p> </p>
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