Culture, media and sport
Culture, media and sport news from UK Parliament.
The future of journalism - new inquiry launch
Communications and Digital Committee launches its new inquiry
13 February 2020
Chair elect comments on Government announcement on Online Harms
Comments from DCMS Chair elect on the Government's announcement regarding Online Harms
12 February 2020
Gambling Commission to discuss regulatory framework and gambling-related harm
Select Committee on the Social and Economic Impact of the Gambling Industry takes evidence on Tuesday 11 February at 3.20pm
11 February 2020
Do we have the digital literacy to spot fake news?
Select Committee on Democracy and Digital Technologies meet on Tuesday 11 February at 10.150am
11 February 2020
Ministers from DCMS questioned on the BBC licence fee
Tracy Brabin MP asked DCMS about Government plans for the BBC licence fee
06 February 2020
Chair comment's on public consultation over decriminalising TV licence evasion
Consultation could see decriminalisation for non-payment of TV licence
05 February 2020
Cabinet Office asked about journalists' access to lobby briefings
Tracy Brabin MP asked the Cabinet Office an urgent question on restrictions to journalists attending lobby briefings
04 February 2020
Lords debates Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill
Key purpose and principles of bill under spotlight
04 February 2020
UK's biggest gambling firms questioned on safer gambling commitments
Select Committee on the Social and Economic Impact of the Gambling Industry takes evidence on Tuesday 4 February at 3.20pm
04 February 2020
Committee Chair Elect sets out his priorities for a new Parliament
DCMS Committee Chair Elect sets out his priorities for a new Parliament
30 January 2020
Horseracing industry and lotteries give evidence to Lords Committee
Select Committee on the Social and Economic Impact of the Gambling Industry takes evidence on Tuesday 28 January at 3.20pm
28 January 2020
Journalists and factcheckers to discuss misinformation and general election
Select Committee on Democracy and Digital Technologies meet on Tuesday 28 January at 10.30am
28 January 2020
Urgent Question on the deal between the FA and Bet365
Carolyn Harris MP questions Ministers on the FA's deal with Bet365
09 January 2020
Nicky Hirst named official artist for the 2019 General Election
Parliament's official artist for the 2019 General Election has been named as mixed-media artist Nicky Hirst
13 November 2019
Public service broadcasters are essential and need to be supported, says Lords Committee
Communications and Digital Committee publishes report on the future of PSBs
05 November 2019