Culture, media and sport
Culture, media and sport news from UK Parliament.
Three short debates in the Lords
Members quiz government on tropical diseases, UK artists on tour in the EU and Ukrainian refugees. Catch up
06 July 2022
DCMS Committee holds hearing on sustainability of local journalism
DCMS Committee to examine whether current local journalism business models are sustainable
06 July 2022
MPs propose amendments to Online Safety Bill to ensure Ofcom independence
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes report on Amending the Online Safety Bill
04 July 2022
DCMS Committee to quiz Gambling Commission heads on National Lottery licence competition
MPs expected to examine the role of the Gambling Commission in awarding the National Lottery licence competition
30 June 2022
Lords concludes detailed check of Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill
Members consider changes in relation to emergency services and landowners. Catch up
30 June 2022
BBC, Meta, and Google questioned on their impact on local journalism
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee investigate the impact that the rise of social media has had on local journalism
27 June 2022
DCMS Committee investigate VisitBritain’s performance and Government tourism funding
The Committee are looking into the post-Covid and Brexit success of the tourism agency.
21 June 2022
Committee examines whether current local journalism business models are sustainable
Due to other Parliamentary business, the session on sustainability of local journalism will not now take place today as scheduled.
15 June 2022
Comment: FIFA World Cup Play-Off Final on free to air TV channels
Chair comments on the news that the FIFA World Cup Play-Off Final will be shown on free to air television channels STV, ITV and S4C
27 May 2022
Media reporting of women in Parliament: Editor of Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday Editor writes to Committee Chair
Edward Verity also committed to appear before the Committee to give further evidence
26 May 2022
Lords debates Queen's Speech
Lords debates content of the Queen's Speech following the State Opening of Parliament. Catch up
19 May 2022
MPs hold first session examining sustainability of local journalism
The session will explore the challenges faced by local news organisations and how they should be supported.
13 May 2022
MPs to examine implications of rising popularity of connected tech
Committee to examine the impacts of the increasing prevalence of smart and connected technology
12 May 2022
Influencer culture: MPs call for action on advertising and employment rules to protect children and online performers
The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes its report on influencer culture
09 May 2022
Elon Musk invited to give evidence to DCMS Committee
Elon Musk has been invited to appear before the Committee
04 May 2022