Arts
Arts news from UK Parliament.
Don’t let complacency jeopardise the creative industries
The Communications and Digital Committee publishes its report At risk: our creative future
17 January 2023
MPs call for greater focus on pay and performer rights to ensure music streaming fairness
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes report calling for the establishment of a wide-ranging national strategy for music
13 January 2023
Lords debates arts funding
Members debate the regional distribution of Arts Council England funding and its impact on regions outside of London. Catch up
16 December 2022
Lords debates the creative industries
Members debate the case for a strategy to maintain the UK's global leadership within the sector and alignment with the government’s levelling up agenda. Catch up
09 December 2022
Representatives for music labels and musicians questioned on Economics of Music Streaming
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee examines how the Government, music industry, and musicians have responded to the Committee’s report
11 November 2022
Lords debates music education
Members discuss the National Plan for Music Education. Catch up
10 November 2022
A creative future – inquiry launch
The Communications and Digital Committee is launching an inquiry into the future of the UK’s creative industries. The Committee invites written contributions by 2 September.
28 July 2022
Beth yw dyfodol darlledu gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yng Nghymru wrth i’r cyhoedd droi at wasanaethau ffrydio? ASau’n lansio ymchwiliad newydd
Beth yw dyfodol darlledu gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yng Nghymru wrth i’r cyhoedd droi at wasanaethau ffrydio? ASau’n lansio ymchwiliad newydd
19 July 2022
What is the future for public service broadcasting in Wales as the public turns towards streaming services? MPs launch new inquiry
What is the future for public service broadcasting in Wales as the public turns towards streaming services? MPs launch new inquiry
19 July 2022
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
MPs examine role of local arts projects in regeneration and levelling up
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee question representatives from arts organisations and local authorities
19 April 2022
Lords debates private members’ bills at second reading
Members debate seizure of cultural objects, support for those with Down Syndrome, compulsory motor insurance and animal welfare penalties notices. Catch up
21 March 2022
Government urged to work with EU Member states on arrangements for touring creative professionals
The House of Lords European Affairs Committee has today published a further letter to the Government on the movement of creative professionals.
20 January 2022
Lords debates freedom of speech
Members consider role of public, private and civil society sectors. Catch up
13 December 2021
Lords debates the BBC's value
BBC's value to the UK and to a wider global audience on agenda. Catch up
03 December 2021