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
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.
Regular evidence sessions
Some committees take evidence from certain officeholders or organisations on a regular basis outside the structure of an inquiry.
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

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

Sustainability of local journalism: CMS Committee publishes Government response
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has published the Government response to its report on the sustainability of local journalism
17 May 2023

Three candidates progress to election for Chair of Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Three candidates will be on the ballot paper for the position of Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee
16 May 2023
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