Murdoch, Brooks asked to appear before British lawmakers

London: British lawmakers have asked Rupert Murdoch, News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks and chairman James Murdoch to answer questions on phone hacking next week, a lawmaker said on Tuesday.

Tom Watson, a member of parliament with the main opposition Labour Party, said they have been asked to appear before the culture, media and sport committee in the House of Commons next Tuesday. He is a member of the committee.