Committee news
New inquiry: MPs to investigate children’s TV and video content
A new inquiry will explore the provision of children’s TV and video content in the UK
4 July 2025
British film and high-end TV: CMS Committee publishes Government response to report ahead of statement in Parliament
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has published the Government’s response to its report on British film and high-end TV
3 July 2025
BBC’s coverage of Glastonbury: CMS Committee writes to Director General Tim Davie
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has today written to BBC Director General Tim Davie over the corporation’s coverage of Glastonbury.
1 July 2025
New survey invites fans to help shape future of live and electronic music
Music fans, artists, DJs, festival goers, and everyone that loves live and electronic music are being asked to share their views in a wide-ranging survey
26 June 2025
Creative Industries Sector Plan: Comment from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP
CMS Committee launches survey for creative industries ahead of session examining Government’s sector plan
24 June 2025
Dame Caroline Dinenage, Chair of CMS Committee responds to DCMS funding cuts
“A real-terms cut for DCMS is the wrong choice by the Chancellor."
12 June 2025
MPs launch fan-led review of live music to safeguard future industry success
CMS Committee Chair also tables amendment to planning Bill to strengthen rights of music venues in planning process
4 June 2025
Chair of the Independent Football Regulator: CMS Committee publishes report following pre-appointment hearing with David Kogan
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has endorsed David Kogan as Chair of the Independent Football Regulator, following Wednesday’s pre-appointment hearing
9 May 2025
President Trump’s US film tariff announcement: Comment from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP
CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP comments on President Donald Trump’s announcement on plans for a tariff on US overseas film production
6 May 2025
Chair of Independent Football Regulator: Comment from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP
Commenting on the announcement today of David Kogan as the Government’s preferred candidate for Chair of the new Independent Football Regulator, CMS Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage.
25 April 2025
Urgent action needed to protect distinctly British content as MPs call on Government to ramp up support across film and high-end TV industry
Committee makes recommendations on tax incentives, supporting workforce, independent cinemas and meeting challenges posed by AI
10 April 2025
Stand up comics set to headline Committee’s State of Play opening
The state of live comedy will be the focus of the opening session of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee’s work aimed at spotlighting previously unheard issues and challenges
1 April 2025
Two cross-party committees respond to Government consultation on artificial intelligence and copyright
The principle that everyone should receive fair remuneration for their creative work should underpin the relationship between the AI sector and rights holders, MPs have said
26 February 2025
Game on: CMS Committee publishes raft of written evidence on supporting community and school sport provision
The Culture Media and Sport Committee has published the written evidence submissions received for its Game on inquiry
13 February 2025
CMS Chair calls out Government’s response on Taliban’s ban of women cricketers
The Committee has published a letter regarding the Government’s stance on boycotting international sporting events
11 February 2025
Three Select Committees call for funding certainty for BBC World Service
Three House of Commons Select Committees – the Culture, Media and Sport, Foreign Affairs and International Development Committees – have called on the Government to sufficiently resource the BBC World Service.
31 January 2025
British film and high-end TV 2: CMS Committee publishes written evidence on TV production challenges ahead of evidence session with Minister and BFI
The CMS Committee publishes written evidence submitted to the inquiry into British film and high-end TV ahead of final evidence session
24 January 2025
Ticketing consultation: Comment from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP
Dame Caroline Dinenage MP responds to the Government’s announcement of a consultation on ticket buying and pricing practices
10 January 2025
New style of inquiry to examine State of Play across culture, media and sport
MPs are inviting pitches from across the culture, media and sporting world as part of a new rolling inquiry that will shine a light on previously unheard issues and challenges
19 December 2024
AI and copyright: Comment from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP
Dame Caroline Dinenage MP comments on the Government’s announcement of a consultation on artificial intelligence, copyright law and the creative industries
17 December 2024