Committee news
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
Protecting built heritage: New inquiry to examine how to safeguard historic buildings and attractions
The inquiry will examine how to prevent the loss and decline of historic buildings and other sites of heritage amid warnings of the serious financial and practical challenges many face
16 December 2024
Grassroots music venues: Government responds to CMS Committee calls for voluntary levy timetable
The CMS Committee called for clarity on how long the industry has to take action before Ministers step in
9 December 2024
BBC funding: Comment from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP
Chair of the CMS Committee, Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, responds to the Government announcement on the future funding of the BBC
2 December 2024
Game On: Community and school sport – CMS Committee launches inquiry
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee is to examine the health of sport in local communities and schools and whether more can be done to sustain and grow sporting opportunities for all
28 November 2024
Gambling levy: Comment from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP
Chair of the CMS Committee, Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, comments on the announcement of a new statutory levy on the profits of gambling operators
27 November 2024
CMS Committee welcomes Government support for voluntary levy but calls for firm deadline for industry
The CMS Committee has welcomed Government backing for a levy on arena and stadium concert tickets to support the struggling grassroots music sector but has called for Ministers to set a clear deadline for the industry to act.
14 November 2024
New inquiry: CMS Committee to examine future funding of BBC World Service
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee is to hold a short inquiry into the BBC World Service
5 November 2024
Trusted voices: CMS Committee publishes Government response to report
Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes the Government response
4 November 2024
Creator remuneration: CMS Committee publishes Government response to report
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has today published the Government response to the report on creator remuneration from the committee in the last Parliament
1 November 2024