7 current inquiries
Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.
Appointment of Richard Sharp as Chair of the BBC
Report:
Published
On 12 February 2023
Govt. response:
Overdue
Since 12 April 2023
Opened 8 February 2023
Minority languages
Opened 18 January 2023
Gambling regulation
Opened 21 December 2022
Women's sport
Opened 15 December 2022
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the blockchain
Opened 3 November 2022
Safety at major sporting events
Opened 8 July 2022
Connected tech: smart or sinister?
Opened 12 May 2022
Non-inquiry work
Regular evidence sessions
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Legislative scrutiny
Legislative scrutiny focuses on a particular piece of legislation, sometimes in draft form. The committee might consider it in private, or may take evidence.
Non-inquiry sessions
Non-inquiry sessions are brief packages of work that will not necessarily result in a report. They may be used to revisit previous inquiry topics or take evidence on a topical matter.
Pre-appointment hearings
People nominated to certain public offices may be examined by a committee to assess their suitability and plans for the role.
Latest news
ITV chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall called to give evidence to Committee
Culture, Media and Sport Committee writes to ITV chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall
1 June 2023
Economics of music streaming: Government accepts CMS Committee recommendation on industry remuneration working group
Economics of music streaming: Government accepts CMS Committee recommendation on industry remuneration working group
30 May 2023
Dame Caroline Dinenage MP elected Chair of Culture, Media and Sport Committee
The result of today’s election (attached) was announced following a ballot of the whole House.
17 May 2023
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6 June 2023
2:45pm
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The work of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport - Oral evidence
6 June 2023
3:00pm
- Rt Hon Lucy Frazer KC MP (Secretary of State at Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
- Ruth Hannant (Permanent Secretary (job share) at Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
Tuesday
6 June 2023
9:30am
Private
10:00am
Public
Pre-legislative scrutiny of the Draft Media Bill - Oral evidence
6 June 2023
10:00am
- Magnus Brooke (Group Director of Strategy, Policy and Regulation at ITV)
- Emily Davidson (Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Channel 4)
- Mitchell Simmons (Vice President, Public Policy & Government Affairs, Public Policy & Government Affairs EMEA at Paramount)
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
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