James Murdoch could be recalled for questioning by Commons Culture Committee
Following a letter from Clive Goodman, former Royal correspondent for the News of the World claiming that phone hacking was ‘widely discussed’ at the newspaper, News International chief executive James Murdoch may be recalled for questioning.
Murdoch was not expected to be one those recalled by the Commons culture committee for further questioning, but now could be recalled to give further evidence along with other former News International executives in September.
Goodman was jailed in 2007 for four months after he pleaded guilty to phone hacking.
Upon being fired by the newspaper, it has also been alleged that he was paid ‘a significant sum of money’.
Goodman’s letter, sent to Les Hinton, News International's then executive chairman, and Stuart Kuttner, then managing editor of the News of the World in response to the disciplinary action he face, claims that phone hacking was widely discussed during editorial meetings
In response to the letter, a News International spokesman stated: "We recognise the seriousness of materials disclosed to the police and Parliament and are committed to working in a constructive and open way with all the relevant authorities."
The letter was posted by MPs on the Committee’s website.