COMMONS

Culture, Media and Sport Committee - inquiries

  • Racism in football  Inquiry announced 11 January 2012

    The Committee will be holding an evidence session on racism in football and invites written evidence.

  • Library Closures  Inquiry announced 23 November 2011

    The committee is looking into what constitutes a comprehensive and efficient library service for the 21st century

  • Media Plurality  Inquiry announced 23 November 2011

    Committee inquires into what degree of plurality is desirable for the UK media

  • Gambling  Inquiry announced 17 May 2011

    Inquiry into gambling, looking in particular at the implementation and operation of the Gambling Act 2005.

Select Committee Inquiries

Select Committees carry out inquiries on areas ranging from the work of government departments to economic affairs. The results of these inquiries are public and many require a response from the government.

Select Committees Film

This short film explains the role and impact of select committees, their membership, how they conduct inquiries, what it's like to be a witness and how you can get involved.

Stages of an inquiry

Most, but not all, Select Committee inquiries are conducted as follows:

  • Written evidence called for
  • Oral evidence sessions held
  • Report published
  • Response published

Not all inquiries result in a Report